Sunrise & Sunset in Cork

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:19
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Sunset
19:00
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Dawn
05:45
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Solar noon
12:40
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Dusk
19:34
Daylight
12h 41m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:1919:0012h 41m
Tomorrow07:1720:0212h 45m
Change+58m+1h 2m+4m

Positive change in sunset / daylight = days are getting longer. Negative change in sunrise = sun is rising earlier.

24-Hour Daylight Timeline

Today's light segments for Cork. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

Sunrise and sunset on the 1st of each month in Cork.

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January08:4216:337h 51m
February08:1617:209h 04m
March07:2318:1210h 49m
April07:1220:0512h 53m
May06:0720:5614h 49m
June05:2221:4316h 21m
July05:1921:5816h 39m
August05:5521:2715h 32m
September06:4520:2613h 41m
October07:3319:1611h 43m
November07:2717:109h 43m
December08:1816:298h 11m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Cork

Cork is located at 51.90°N, 8.47°W. Its latitude determines how dramatically daylight hours change through the year.

The city uses the Europe/Dublin timezone (GMT). It observes Daylight Saving Time, so sunrise and sunset times shift by one hour in spring and autumn.

Solar noon — the moment the sun reaches its highest point in the sky — occurs when the sun crosses the local meridian. In Cork this falls around 13:33 in mid-summer and 12:23 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Cork today?
Sunrise in Cork varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Europe/Dublin.
What time does the sun set in Cork?
Sunset in Cork depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Cork get today?
Daylight hours in Cork range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (51.9°).
Does Cork observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Cork observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks shift forward in spring and back in autumn, advancing sunrise and sunset times by one hour for part of the year.

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