Sunrise and sunset times in Dublin, 2026
In Dublin, Ireland (53.3498° N, 6.2603° W), the longest day of 2026 is 21 June: the sun rises at 04:56 and sets at 21:57, giving 17h 00m of daylight. The shortest is 21 December, with 7h 30m of daylight. Local time, Europe/Dublin time zone.
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2026 solstices and equinoxes in Dublin
| Event | Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | Noon altitude | Sunrise direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 20 March | 06:27 | 18:38 | 12h 11m | 36.6° | 89° (east) |
| June solstice | 21 June | 04:56 | 21:57 | 17h 00m | 60.1° | 47° (northeast) |
| September equinox | 23 September | 07:12 | 19:21 | 12h 09m | 36.5° | 89° (east) |
| December solstice | 21 December | 08:38 | 16:08 | 7h 30m | 13.3° | 130° (southeast) |
Sun times in Dublin, month by month
Twice a month: on the 1st and at mid-month. Dawn and dusk here mean civil dawn and dusk (sun 6° below the horizon). Click a date to open it in 3D.
| Date | Dawn | Sunrise | Solar noon | Max. altitude | Sunset | Dusk | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 January | 07:57 | 08:40 | 12:28 | 13.7° | 16:17 | 16:59 | 7h 37m |
| 15 January | 07:51 | 08:32 | 12:34 | 15.6° | 16:36 | 17:17 | 8h 05m |
| 1 February | 07:31 | 08:09 | 12:38 | 19.7° | 17:08 | 17:46 | 8h 59m |
| 15 February | 07:07 | 07:43 | 12:39 | 24.1° | 17:35 | 18:11 | 9h 52m |
| 1 March | 06:37 | 07:12 | 12:37 | 29.2° | 18:02 | 18:37 | 10h 50m |
| 15 March | 06:05 | 06:39 | 12:33 | 34.7° | 18:29 | 19:03 | 11h 49m |
| 1 April | 06:23 | 06:58 | 13:28 | 41.3° | 20:00 | 20:35 | 13h 01m |
| 15 April | 05:48 | 06:25 | 13:25 | 46.5° | 20:25 | 21:02 | 14h 00m |
| 1 May | 05:10 | 05:51 | 13:22 | 51.8° | 20:54 | 21:35 | 15h 03m |
| 15 May | 04:41 | 05:25 | 13:21 | 55.6° | 21:18 | 22:03 | 15h 53m |
| 1 June | 04:14 | 05:03 | 13:22 | 58.8° | 21:42 | 22:32 | 16h 39m |
| 15 June | 04:04 | 04:56 | 13:25 | 60.0° | 21:54 | 22:47 | 16h 59m |
| 1 July | 04:09 | 05:01 | 13:28 | 59.7° | 21:56 | 22:47 | 16h 55m |
| 15 July | 04:27 | 05:15 | 13:31 | 58.1° | 21:45 | 22:33 | 16h 30m |
| 1 August | 04:57 | 05:41 | 13:31 | 54.6° | 21:20 | 22:03 | 15h 39m |
| 15 August | 05:25 | 06:04 | 13:29 | 50.6° | 20:53 | 21:32 | 14h 48m |
| 1 September | 05:57 | 06:34 | 13:25 | 44.8° | 20:14 | 20:51 | 13h 40m |
| 15 September | 06:23 | 06:58 | 13:20 | 39.6° | 19:40 | 20:15 | 12h 42m |
| 1 October | 06:51 | 07:26 | 13:14 | 33.4° | 19:01 | 19:36 | 11h 35m |
| 15 October | 07:16 | 07:51 | 13:10 | 28.1° | 18:29 | 19:04 | 10h 37m |
| 1 November | 06:46 | 07:23 | 12:08 | 22.2° | 16:52 | 17:29 | 9h 29m |
| 15 November | 07:11 | 07:50 | 12:09 | 18.1° | 16:28 | 17:07 | 8h 39m |
| 1 December | 07:35 | 08:17 | 12:14 | 14.9° | 16:10 | 16:51 | 7h 53m |
| 15 December | 07:51 | 08:33 | 12:20 | 13.4° | 16:06 | 16:48 | 7h 32m |
Terrain around Dublin
The terrain around Dublin rises up to 2.3° above the horizon (towards the south). On 21 December, the sun appears at 08:42 instead of 08:38 and disappears at 15:57 instead of 16:08: 0h 14m less sunshine than with a clear horizon.
| Date | Theoretical sunrise | Actual sunrise | Theoretical sunset | Actual sunset | Direct sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 January | 08:25 | 08:27 | 16:47 | 16:40 | 8h 14m |
| 21 February | 07:30 | 07:32 | 17:47 | 17:45 | 10h 14m |
| 21 March | 06:25 | 06:26 | 18:40 | 18:37 | 12h 12m |
| 21 April | 06:12 | 06:13 | 20:36 | 20:32 | 14h 20m |
| 21 May | 05:16 | 05:19 | 21:27 | 21:23 | 16h 05m |
| 21 June | 04:56 | 05:00 | 21:57 | 21:51 | 16h 52m |
| 21 July | 05:24 | 05:27 | 21:37 | 21:33 | 16h 07m |
| 21 August | 06:15 | 06:16 | 20:39 | 20:36 | 14h 21m |
| 21 September | 07:08 | 07:10 | 19:26 | 19:23 | 12h 14m |
| 21 October | 08:02 | 08:04 | 18:15 | 18:13 | 10h 10m |
| 21 November | 08:00 | 08:02 | 16:20 | 16:12 | 8h 11m |
| 21 December | 08:38 | 08:42 | 16:08 | 15:57 | 7h 16m |
Terrain computed up to 30 km away from an elevation model with a resolution of about 100 m; buildings and trees are not included.
Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise in Dublin?
In 2026, the sun rises in Dublin between 04:56 (on 17 June) and 08:40 (on 30 December), local time (Europe/Dublin). At the June solstice, sunrise is at 04:56; at the December solstice, it is at 08:38.
What time is sunset in Dublin?
In 2026, sunset in Dublin ranges from 16:06 (on 13 December) to 21:57 (on 24 June), local time.
What is the longest day of the year in Dublin?
It is 21 June 2026, with 17h 00m between sunrise (04:56) and sunset (21:57). The shortest day is 21 December, with 7h 30m (sunrise 08:38, sunset 16:08).
How high does the sun get in Dublin?
At solar noon, the sun reaches 60.1° at its highest point of the year (on 21 June) and 13.3° at its lowest (on 21 December).
In which direction does the sun rise in Dublin?
Almost due east at the equinoxes (azimuth 89°). At the June solstice, it rises in the northeast (azimuth 47°) and sets in the northwest (313°); at the December solstice, it rises in the southeast (130°) and sets in the southwest (230°).
Do the times account for daylight saving time?
Yes. All times are given in the Europe/Dublin time zone, including the switch to and from daylight saving time.
Method
Sun position computed with the SunCalc algorithm (J. Meeus’s formulas), accurate to about one minute for sunrise and sunset times. Sunrise and sunset refer to the upper edge of the sun on a clear, sea-level horizon, including atmospheric refraction: hills or buildings hide the sun earlier. The 3D map also computes the actual sunrise behind the terrain. More about the method.