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Sun Times in Howth
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in Howth?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for Howth (Europe/Dublin). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in Howth?
Check the sunset time displayed above for Howth (Europe/Dublin). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in Howth?
Golden hour times for Howth are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in Howth?
The day length for Howth is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in Howth?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for Howth is shown in the times above (Europe/Dublin). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in Howth?
Sunset and dusk times for Howth are displayed above (Europe/Dublin). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in Howth?
Twilight duration in Howth varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in Howth?
The earliest sunrise in Howth in 2026 is at 4:55 AM on June 13 (Europe/Dublin). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in Howth?
The latest sunset in Howth in 2026 is at 9:56 PM on June 19 (Europe/Dublin). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in Howth?
After sunset in Howth, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in Howth shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in Howth
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in Howth on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8:31 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 04m |
| February | 7:42 AM | 5:34 PM | 9h 52m |
| March | 6:38 AM | 6:28 PM | 11h 49m |
| April | 6:24 AM | 8:24 PM | 14h 00m |
| May | 5:24 AM | 9:17 PM | 15h 54m |
| June | 4:55 AM | 9:54 PM | 16h 59m |
| July | 5:14 AM | 9:44 PM | 16h 30m |
| August | 6:04 AM | 8:52 PM | 14h 48m |
| September | 6:57 AM | 7:40 PM | 12h 42m |
| October | 7:51 AM | 6:28 PM | 10h 37m |
| November | 7:49 AM | 4:27 PM | 8h 38m |
| December | 8:33 AM | 4:05 PM | 7h 32m |