Today, Thursday, October 29, 2026, golden hour in Ireland runs from 07:17 to 08:09 in the morning (52 min) and from 16:07 to 16:58 in the evening (51 min), in local time (based on Dublin). Blue hour follows, from 17:21 to 17:48.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 06:27 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 06:55 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 07:17 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 08:09 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:08 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 16:07 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 16:58 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 17:21 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 17:48 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | 07:17 – 08:09 | 16:07 – 16:58 | 06:27 – 06:55 | 17:21 – 17:48 | 51 min |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 07:19 – 08:11 | 16:04 – 16:56 | 06:29 – 06:57 | 17:19 – 17:47 | 52 min |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 07:21 – 08:13 | 16:02 – 16:54 | 06:31 – 06:58 | 17:17 – 17:45 | 52 min |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 07:23 – 08:15 | 16:00 – 16:52 | 06:32 – 07:00 | 17:15 – 17:43 | 52 min |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 07:25 – 08:18 | 15:58 – 16:50 | 06:34 – 07:02 | 17:13 – 17:41 | 53 min |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 07:27 – 08:20 | 15:55 – 16:48 | 06:36 – 07:04 | 17:11 – 17:40 | 53 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 07:29 – 08:22 | 15:53 – 16:47 | 06:38 – 07:06 | 17:10 – 17:38 | 53 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Ireland through the year
At 53.35° N, 6.26° W, the evening golden hour is longest in December (67 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (46 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 52 minutes, which is about 7.9° of elevation per hour; on the equator at an equinox that rate is close to 15° per hour. The farther the rate falls below 15°, the longer the soft light lasts.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden morning | Golden evening | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:32 | 62 min | 62 min | 16:36 |
| February | 07:43 | 51 min | 51 min | 17:35 |
| March | 06:39 | 46 min | 46 min | 18:29 |
| April | 06:25 | 47 min | 47 min | 20:25 |
| May | 05:25 | 52 min | 53 min | 21:18 |
| June | 04:56 | 58 min | 58 min | 21:54 |
| July | 05:15 | 55 min | 55 min | 21:45 |
| August | 06:04 | 49 min | 49 min | 20:53 |
| September | 06:58 | 46 min | 46 min | 19:40 |
| October | 07:51 | 48 min | 48 min | 18:28 |
| November | 07:50 | 57 min | 57 min | 16:28 |
| December | 08:34 | 67 min | 67 min | 16:06 |
Making the most of golden hour in Ireland today
- Evening: be in position by 15:42, 25 minutes before the window opens at 16:07. Sunset is at 16:58, and blue hour keeps going until 17:48.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (07:17) and lasts until 08:09.
- Avoid solar noon (12:08), when the Sun is highest, shadows are short and contrast is harsh.
- Shoot with the Sun behind or beside the subject for a glow, and expose for the highlights. More tips are on the golden hour guide.
Time zone and coordinates
All times are calculated astronomically for Dublin (53.35° N, 6.26° W) and shown in the local time zone (Europe/Dublin, UTC+0). Golden hour is defined here as the period from sunrise until the Sun is 6° above the horizon and from 6° until sunset, and blue hour as the Sun between 4° and 8° below the horizon. Other cities in Ireland differ by about 4 minutes per degree of longitude and by their latitude. In countries that span several time zones, the clock time also depends on the zone. Values are accurate to within about a minute and do not account for mountains, buildings or clouds.
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Ireland
- Current time in Ireland
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 53.35° N, 6.26° W