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What time is sunrise and sunset in County Donegal?

Today and tomorrow's sunrise and sunset times in County Donegal, Ulster. Plus a monthly calendar with dawn, dusk, solar noon, and day length.

Today

Sunrise
7:57 AM
103° ESEDawn 7:20 AM

Sunrise in County Donegal will be at 7:57:13 AM GMT+1 (in 1h 19m).

Sunset
6:37 PM
257° WSWDusk 7:13 PM

Sunset in County Donegal will be at 6:37:22 PM GMT+1 (in 11h 59m).

Now
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Astronomical twilight now · Nautical dawn at 6:38 AM

Daylight
10h 40m
Darkness
9h 27m
Solar noon
1:17 PM
Sun altitude
12.2° below
Sun direction
87° E
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:59 AM
104° ESEDawn 7:22 AM

Sunrise in County Donegal will be at 7:59:11 AM GMT+1 (in 25h 21m).

Sunset
6:34 PM
256° WSWDusk 7:11 PM

Sunset in County Donegal will be at 6:34:59 PM GMT+1 (in 35h 57m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in County Donegal

Waxing Crescent
22% illuminated
Moonrise
2:17 PM
Moonset
7:58 PM

Calendar

Ireland Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Thu7:30 AM7:11 PM11h 41m
2 Fri7:32 AM7:09 PM11h 37m
3 Sat7:34 AM7:06 PM11h 32m
4 Sun7:36 AM7:04 PM11h 28m
5 Mon7:37 AM7:01 PM11h 23m
6 Tue7:39 AM6:59 PM11h 19m
7 Wed7:41 AM6:56 PM11h 15m
8 Thu7:43 AM6:54 PM11h 10m
9 Fri7:45 AM6:51 PM11h 06m
10 Sat7:47 AM6:49 PM11h 01m
11 Sun7:49 AM6:47 PM10h 57m
12 Mon7:51 AM6:44 PM10h 53m
13 Tue7:53 AM6:42 PM10h 48m
14 Wed7:55 AM6:39 PM10h 44m
15 Thu7:57 AM6:37 PM10h 40m
Thursday, October 15
10h 40m 08s of daylight·−4m 21s vs. yesterday·twilight 7:20 AM – 7:13 PM
12a3a6a9a12p3p6p9p12a7:57 AM1:17 PM6:37 PMhorizon
Time
6:38 AM
Altitude
-12.2°
Heading
87° E
Light
Astronomical twilight

6:38 AM, Astronomical twilight, altitude -12.2 degrees

16 Fri7:59 AM6:34 PM10h 35m
17 Sat8:01 AM6:32 PM10h 31m
18 Sun8:03 AM6:30 PM10h 27m
19 Mon8:05 AM6:27 PM10h 22m
20 Tue8:07 AM6:25 PM10h 18m
21 Wed8:09 AM6:23 PM10h 14m
22 Thu8:11 AM6:21 PM10h 09m
23 Fri8:13 AM6:18 PM10h 05m
24 Sat8:15 AM6:16 PM10h 01m
25 Sun7:17 AM5:14 PM9h 57m
26 Mon7:19 AM5:12 PM9h 53m
27 Tue7:21 AM5:09 PM9h 48m
28 Wed7:23 AM5:07 PM9h 44m
29 Thu7:25 AM5:05 PM9h 40m
30 Fri7:27 AM5:03 PM9h 36m
31 Sat7:29 AM5:01 PM9h 32m

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in County Donegal, Ireland

What time does the sun rise in County Donegal today?
Sunrise in County Donegal today (Thursday, October 15, 2026) is at 7:57 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in County Donegal today?
Sunset today is at 6:37 PM, after 10h 40m of daylight.
When does it get dark in County Donegal tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 7:13 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 8:37 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in County Donegal, Ireland?
The longest day of 2026 in County Donegal is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 17h 21m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in County Donegal, Ireland?
The shortest day of 2026 in County Donegal, Ulster is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 7h 11m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does County Donegal get in summer than in winter?
County Donegal gets 10h 10m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (17h 21m against 7h 11m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 18m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in County Donegal?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in County Donegal is on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:52 AM.
When is the latest sunset in County Donegal?
The latest sunset is on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:14 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in County Donegal?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, December 14, 2026, with the sun down by 4:03 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in County Donegal?
The latest sunrise is on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 8:56 AM.
Does County Donegal observe daylight saving time?
Yes. County Donegal uses Ireland Time: clocks go forward on March 29, 2026, then back on October 25, 2026. Sunrise and sunset times jump by an hour on those dates.

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