Sunrise & Sunset Overview

About Sunrise & Sunset in Ireland

Ireland spans approximately 53.4°N. At this latitude, Ireland sees significant seasonal daylight variation, from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.

Golden Hour in Ireland

Golden hour photography across Ireland varies by location and season. Near-tropical regions of Ireland experience shorter golden hour windows of 20 to 40 minutes, but the warm light is intense. Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.

Seasonal Daylight in Ireland

The difference between the longest and shortest day in Ireland depends on latitude. At high latitudes, some regions of Ireland may experience near-continuous daylight near the summer solstice and very short days in winter.

The best time of year to visit Ireland for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.