Sunrise & Sunset in Galway

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Today's Sun Times

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Sunrise
06:21
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Sunset
19:03
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Dawn
05:46
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Solar noon
12:42
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Dusk
19:39
Daylight
12h 42m

Today vs Tomorrow

SunriseSunsetDaylight
Today06:2119:0312h 42m
Tomorrow07:1820:0512h 47m
Change+57m+1h 2m+5m

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 Galway. Amber = daylight, violet = twilight, dark = night.

Night Dawn / Dusk Daylight

Monthly Sun Times — 2026

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

MonthSunriseSunsetDaylight
January08:5216:287h 36m
February08:2317:178h 54m
March07:2818:1210h 44m
April07:1320:0912h 56m
May06:0521:0314h 58m
June05:1721:5216h 35m
July05:1322:0816h 55m
August05:5221:3515h 43m
September06:4520:3113h 46m
October07:3619:1811h 42m
November07:3317:089h 35m
December08:2716:257h 58m

About Sunrise & Sunset in Galway

Galway is located at 53.27°N, 9.06°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 Galway this falls around 13:35 in mid-summer and 12:26 in December, reflecting UTC offset and any DST adjustments.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunrise in Galway today?
Sunrise in Galway varies by season. Use the live calculator above for today's exact time in Europe/Dublin.
What time does the sun set in Galway?
Sunset in Galway depends on the season and DST status. See the live card above.
How many hours of daylight does Galway get today?
Daylight hours in Galway range from roughly 9 hours in winter to 15 hours in summer depending on latitude (53.3°).
Does Galway observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Galway 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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