Sunrise and Sunset in Mullingar Today
In Mullingar, Ireland, the sun rises today on Thursday, October 8, 2026 at 07:43 and sets at 18:49. The day length is 11h 6m. Solar noon is reached at 13:16.
Mullingar: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Mullingar at 13:16 – 1 h 16 min after 12:00 on the clock.
The clock follows the time zone, not the sun: the further west a place lies in its zone – and in summer time – the later its noon.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 17 at 04:59, the latest on December 29 at 08:45.
The sun sets earliest on December 13 at 16:09 and latest on June 24 at 22:02.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 35 min more daylight than the shortest.
Mullingar through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 08:37 | 16:40 | 8 h 3 min | southwest 234° | 54 h |
| Feb | 07:48 | 17:39 | 9 h 52 min | west-southwest 250° | 75 h |
| Mar | 06:44 | 18:33 | 11 h 49 min | west 268° | 107 h |
| Apr | 06:29 | 20:30 | 14 h 1 min | west-northwest 288° | 157 h |
| May | 05:28 | 21:23 | 15 h 55 min | northwest 305° | 190 h |
| Jun | 04:59 | 22:00 | 17 h 1 min | northwest 313° | 167 h |
| Jul | 05:19 | 21:50 | 16 h 32 min | northwest 309° | 153 h |
| Aug | 06:08 | 20:57 | 14 h 49 min | west-northwest 295° | 153 h |
| Sep | 07:02 | 19:45 | 12 h 43 min | west 276° | 125 h |
| Oct | 07:56 | 18:32 | 10 h 37 min | west-southwest 256° | 102 h |
| Nov | 07:55 | 16:32 | 8 h 37 min | west-southwest 239° | 67 h |
| Dec | 08:39 | 16:09 | 7 h 30 min | southwest 230° | 48 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (313°) in June, southwest (230°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 84° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 190 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 48 – 1,398 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Dublin, mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Mullingar
Morning: 07:21–08:30 · Evening: 18:01–19:10
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Mullingar, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:21 to 08:30. The evening golden hour extends from 18:01 to 19:10. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Mullingar
Morning: 07:08–07:21 · Evening: 19:10–19:24
The Blue Hour in Mullingar offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:08 to 07:21, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:10 to 19:24, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Mullingar
Mullingar is located at a latitude of 53.52° and a longitude of -7.34°. The city is in the Europe/Dublin timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Mullingar vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Mullingar
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Mullingar. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 11m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Mullingar, with up to 17h 3m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Mullingar sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 13m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Mullingar brings the shortest days with only 7h 28m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Mullingar
On the same latitude as Mullingar
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Mullingar (53.5° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 6m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Mullingar
When does the sun rise in Mullingar today?
Today the sun rises in Mullingar at 07:43 and sets at 18:49.
How long is the day in Mullingar today?
The day lasts 11h 6m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Mullingar today?
In the morning from 07:21–08:30, in the evening from 18:01–19:10.
When is the longest day in Mullingar?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 17h 3m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 28m.
When does it get dark in Mullingar today?
It is dark from 19:24, fully dark from 20:45.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Mullingar. All times are in local time. How it is calculated