Sunset
Sunset in Dublin
Sunday, April 26, 2026
Sunset
8:45 PM
Direction
West-Northwest(294°)
Sunrise
6:02 AM
The sun sets in the west, but its exact position changes throughout the year. In Dublin, this page shows the exact direction so you know where to look.
In Dublin, sunset shifts between northwest in summer and southwest in winter.
Best sunset spots in Dublin
- Phoenix Park (Magazine Fort)Map
Elevated western edge of the park with an open horizon over the Liffey valley
- Killiney Hill (west side)Map
Same hill, the western slope catches the sun setting over the Wicklow Mountains
- Sandymount StrandMap
Wide flat beach with a long western view back across the bay at low tide
Tips
- Arrive 20–30 minutes before sunset
- Face the direction shown on the map
- Check cloud cover near the western horizon
- A clear horizon and a city skyline often produce the best photos