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Golden Hour & Blue Hour Calculator – Online Sunrise/Sunset Light

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Golden Hour & Blue Hour Calculator

Find perfect natural light for photography, outdoor shoots, and golden moments.

Location & Date
Search city to auto-fill coordinates

Enter location and date to see magic hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Golden hour is the period shortly after sunrise or before sunset when daylight is redder and softer. The sun is between 0° and 6° above the horizon, producing long shadows and warm, glowing light – ideal for photography and filming.

Blue hour occurs when the sun is between -4° and -6° below the horizon (some definitions use -12°). The sky takes on a deep blue hue, perfect for moody cityscapes and tranquil landscapes. Our calculator shows the period between nautical and civil twilight as the blue hour window.

We use the reliable sunrise-sunset.org API and precise twilight definitions. Times are converted to your local timezone. While minor atmospheric refraction can shift actual light by a few minutes, the times are accurate enough for photography planning.

Absolutely. Enter any latitude and longitude, or search for a city name. The tool works for all places on Earth, even remote areas. Just ensure coordinates are valid.

These periods offer the best natural lighting: golden hour gives warm, diffused light and dramatic shadows; blue hour delivers cool, evenly lit scenes with vibrant sky colors. Many iconic images are captured during these magic hours.

Yes. Near the equator golden hour lasts around 20-30 minutes, but at higher latitudes it can exceed an hour in summer. The calculator automatically accounts for these variations based on the exact date and location.
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