Sunrise and Sunset in Killarney Today
In Killarney, Ireland, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 07:48 and sets at 19:01. The day length is 11h 13m. Solar noon is reached at 13:25.
Killarney: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Killarney at 13:25 – 1 h 25 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 05:17, the latest on December 30 at 08:46.
The sun sets earliest on December 12 at 16:26 and latest on June 24 at 22:02.
The longest day of the year has 9 h 1 min more daylight than the shortest.
Killarney 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 | 08:39 | 16:55 | 8 h 17 min | southwest 236° | 46 h |
| Feb | 07:53 | 17:51 | 9 h 59 min | west-southwest 251° | 65 h |
| Mar | 06:52 | 18:42 | 11 h 50 min | west 268° | 106 h |
| Apr | 06:41 | 20:35 | 13 h 54 min | west-northwest 288° | 160 h |
| May | 05:43 | 21:25 | 15 h 42 min | west-northwest 303° | 177 h |
| Jun | 05:17 | 22:00 | 16 h 43 min | northwest 312° | 169 h |
| Jul | 05:35 | 21:51 | 16 h 16 min | northwest 308° | 136 h |
| Aug | 06:21 | 21:02 | 14 h 40 min | west-northwest 294° | 141 h |
| Sep | 07:12 | 19:52 | 12 h 41 min | west 276° | 121 h |
| Oct | 08:02 | 18:43 | 10 h 41 min | west-southwest 257° | 89 h |
| Nov | 07:57 | 16:46 | 8 h 49 min | west-southwest 240° | 54 h |
| Dec | 08:40 | 16:26 | 7 h 46 min | southwest 231° | 38 h |
Direction of sunset: northwest (312°) in June, southwest (231°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 80° along the horizon.
Sunniest month: May with 177 hours of sunshine, dullest: December with 38 – 1,302 hours a year.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method. Sunshine: station Valentia Observ., mean 1991–2020 (Deutscher Wetterdienst).
Golden Hour in Killarney
Morning: 07:28–08:34 · Evening: 18:16–19:22
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Killarney, the morning golden hour takes place today from 07:28 to 08:34. The evening golden hour extends from 18:16 to 19:22. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Killarney
Morning: 07:15–07:28 · Evening: 19:22–19:35
The Blue Hour in Killarney offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 07:15 to 07:28, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 19:22 to 19:35, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Killarney
Killarney is located at a latitude of 52.06° and a longitude of -9.50°. The city is in the Europe/Dublin timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Killarney vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Killarney
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Killarney. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 10m 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 Killarney, with up to 16h 45m 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 Killarney 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 Killarney brings the shortest days with only 7h 44m 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 Killarney
On the same latitude as Killarney
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Killarney (52.1° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 13m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Killarney
When does the sun rise in Killarney today?
Today the sun rises in Killarney at 07:48 and sets at 19:01.
How long is the day in Killarney today?
The day lasts 11h 13m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Killarney today?
In the morning from 07:28–08:34, in the evening from 18:16–19:22.
When is the longest day in Killarney?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 16h 45m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 7h 44m.
When does it get dark in Killarney today?
It is dark from 19:35, fully dark from 20:54.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Killarney. All times are in local time. How it is calculated