Golden Hour Calculator

Calculate golden hour, blue hour, sunrise, and sunset times for any location to plan outdoor photography sessions.

Usage

Provide a location and date to receive precise golden hour and blue hour windows with sun position and lighting quality information.

Examples

• "When is golden hour in San Francisco this Saturday"
• "Calculate blue hour times for a cityscape shoot in Tokyo next week"
• "What direction will the sun be during golden hour at the Grand Canyon"

Guidelines

• Arrive 30 minutes before golden hour to scout locations and set up equipment
• Golden hour produces warm, soft light ideal for portraits and landscapes
• Blue hour occurs just before sunrise and after sunset for cool, dramatic tones
• Use sun position apps to predict exactly where light and shadows will fall
• Account for local topography as mountains and buildings can shorten golden hour