Doolin

Ireland

N S W E
Coastal location, sea-horizon sunsets with unobstructed western views.
Sunset today
21:30
Golden hour
20:45
Direction
302° northwest
Top score
96/100
Local time · GMT+1
🌒 Total solar eclipse, 12 Aug 2026: the Sun will be 96% covered near Doolin at sunset. See if it will be visible and find the best viewpoints →

Doolin sits on the coast, where headlands and shoreline face out to sea, prime sunset-watching territory. Tonight the sun sets at 21:30 toward the northwest. Sunset Atlas analyses terrain, vegetation, and horizon openness at 30-metre resolution to find the highest-rated viewpoints near Doolin.

Top 5 Sunset Spots Within 20 km

Ranked by terrain score: open horizons, minimal obstruction, and clear sightlines toward tonight's sunset.

  1. #1
    96 Perfect
    4.2 km south of Doolin
    52.9783°N, 9.4251°W
    ~5 min drive
  2. #2
    96 Perfect
    5.5 km south of Doolin
    52.9667°N, 9.4282°W
    ~10 min drive
  3. #3
    96 Perfect
    6.6 km south-southwest of Doolin
    52.9585°N, 9.4446°W
    ~10 min drive
  4. #4
    96 Perfect
    7.8 km south-southwest of Doolin
    52.9504°N, 9.4580°W
    ~15 min drive
  5. #5
    95 Perfect
    3.2 km south of Doolin
    52.9870°N, 9.4203°W
    ~5 min drive
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Score Guide

Scores reflect horizon openness, terrain, and vegetation obstruction in the sunset direction, computed at 30 m resolution.

95–100 Perfect Unobstructed panoramic horizon
90–94 Exceptional Wide open sky, minimal obstruction
85–89 Outstanding Excellent sightlines toward sunset
75–84 Excellent Clear views with minor obstructions
65–74 Very good Good openness, some tree or terrain screening
55–64 Good Partial horizon, buildings or hills partially block
45–54 Average Mixed, visible sunset but limited horizon
30–44 Below average Significant obstruction in sunset direction
15–29 Poor Mostly blocked by terrain or vegetation
0–14 Very poor No meaningful view toward the sunset

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is sunset in Doolin today?

Today, sunset in Doolin is at 21:30 GMT+1. Golden hour begins at 20:45. Blue hour ends at 22:20, marking the end of usable twilight.

Where is the best place to watch the sunset in Doolin?

The highest-rated sunset viewpoint near Doolin scores 96/100 (Perfect) and is located 4.2 km south of Doolin. Sunset Atlas ranks viewpoints by analysing terrain openness, vegetation obstruction, and horizon sightlines at 30-metre resolution. There are 5 top-rated spots within 20 km of the city centre.

What direction does the sun set in Doolin?

Today the sun sets in the northwest at 302° azimuth. The sunset direction shifts throughout the year, from around 245° in midwinter to 315° at midsummer at this latitude.

When is golden hour in Doolin?

Golden hour in Doolin today begins at 20:45 GMT+1, about 45 minutes before sunset at 21:30. This is the best window for warm, soft light, ideal for photography and sunset watching. Blue hour follows and ends at 22:20 GMT+1.