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What time is sunrise and sunset in Donegal?

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

Today

Sunrise
7:39 AM
116° ESEDawn 7:01 AM

Sunrise in Donegal was at 7:39:59 AM GMT (2h 35m ago).

Sunset
4:51 PM
244° WSWDusk 5:29 PM

Sunset in Donegal will be at 4:51:17 PM GMT (in 6h 36m).

Now
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Daylight now · Golden hour at 3:55 PM

Golden hour and blue hour in Donegal
WindowMorningEvening
Golden hour7:16 – 8:35 AM3:55 – 5:15 PM
Blue hour7:01 – 7:16 AM5:15 – 5:29 PM
Daylight
9h 11m
−3m 58s vs. yesterday
Darkness
10h 44m
Solar noon
12:16 PM
Sun altitude
15.4°
Sun direction
150° SSE
How long golden hour and blue hour last

Tomorrow

Sunrise
7:41 AM
116° ESEDawn 7:03 AM

Sunrise in Donegal will be at 7:41:59 AM GMT (in 21h 27m).

Sunset
4:49 PM
243° WSWDusk 5:28 PM

Sunset in Donegal will be at 4:49:21 PM GMT (in 30h 34m).

Moon tonight

Phase, moonrise and moonset in Donegal

Waning Crescent
23% illuminated
Moonrise
1:43 AM
Moonset
3:05 PM

Calendar

Ireland Time · select a day to expand

DateSunriseSunsetLength
1 Sun7:33 AM4:57 PM9h 23m
2 Mon7:35 AM4:55 PM9h 19m
3 Tue7:37 AM4:53 PM9h 15m
4 Wed7:39 AM4:51 PM9h 11m
Wednesday, November 4
9h 11m 18s of daylight·−3m 59s vs. yesterday·twilight 7:01 AM – 5:29 PM
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Time
10:15 AM
Altitude
15.4°
Heading
150° SSE
Light
Daylight

10:15 AM, Daylight, altitude 15.4 degrees

5 Thu7:41 AM4:49 PM9h 07m
6 Fri7:43 AM4:47 PM9h 03m
7 Sat7:45 AM4:45 PM8h 59m
8 Sun7:47 AM4:43 PM8h 55m
9 Mon7:49 AM4:41 PM8h 51m
10 Tue7:51 AM4:40 PM8h 48m
11 Wed7:53 AM4:38 PM8h 44m
12 Thu7:55 AM4:36 PM8h 40m
13 Fri7:57 AM4:34 PM8h 37m
14 Sat7:59 AM4:33 PM8h 33m
15 Sun8:01 AM4:31 PM8h 29m
16 Mon8:03 AM4:30 PM8h 26m
17 Tue8:05 AM4:28 PM8h 22m
18 Wed8:07 AM4:27 PM8h 19m
19 Thu8:09 AM4:25 PM8h 16m
20 Fri8:11 AM4:24 PM8h 13m
21 Sat8:13 AM4:22 PM8h 09m
22 Sun8:14 AM4:21 PM8h 06m
23 Mon8:16 AM4:20 PM8h 03m
24 Tue8:18 AM4:19 PM8h 00m
25 Wed8:20 AM4:18 PM7h 57m
26 Thu8:22 AM4:16 PM7h 54m
27 Fri8:23 AM4:15 PM7h 52m
28 Sat8:25 AM4:14 PM7h 49m
29 Sun8:27 AM4:13 PM7h 46m
30 Mon8:28 AM4:13 PM7h 44m

Photos

Sunrise and sunset photos of Donegal from Flickr.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions about sunrise and sunset in Donegal, Ireland

What time does the sun rise in Donegal today?
Sunrise in Donegal today (Wednesday, November 4, 2026) is at 7:39 AM. The sun comes up in the ESE.
What time does the sun set in Donegal today?
Sunset today is at 4:51 PM, after 9h 11m of daylight.
When does it get dark in Donegal tonight?
Civil twilight ends at 5:29 PM. After that you need artificial light for most things outdoors. Astronomical twilight ends at 6:54 PM, which is when night starts by the standard definition.How long after sunset it gets dark
When is the longest day in Donegal, Ireland?
The longest day of 2026 in Donegal is Sunday, June 21, 2026, the summer solstice, with 17h 20m of daylight. In 2027 the summer solstice falls on June 21, 2027.More on the summer solstice
When is the shortest day in Donegal, Ireland?
The shortest day of 2026 in Donegal, Ulster is Monday, December 21, 2026, the winter solstice, with 7h 16m of daylight. In 2027 the winter solstice lands on December 22, 2027.
How much more daylight does Donegal get in summer than in winter?
Donegal gets 10h 03m more daylight on its longest day than on its shortest (17h 20m against 7h 16m). Averaged across the year, a day here has 12h 18m of daylight.
When is the earliest sunrise in Donegal?
The earliest sunrise of 2026 in Donegal is on Wednesday, June 17, 2026, when the sun comes up at 4:53 AM.
When is the latest sunset in Donegal?
The latest sunset is on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at 10:14 PM.
When is the earliest sunset in Donegal?
The earliest sunset of the year is on Monday, December 14, 2026, with the sun down by 4:07 PM.Why it comes before the shortest day
When is the latest sunrise in Donegal?
The latest sunrise is on Tuesday, December 29, 2026 at 8:54 AM.
Does Donegal observe daylight saving time?
Yes. 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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