Today, Friday, October 30, 2026, golden hour in Germany runs from 06:58 to 07:49 in the morning (51 min) and from 15:49 to 16:40 in the evening (50 min), in local time (based on Berlin). Blue hour follows, from 17:02 to 17:29.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 06:09 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 06:36 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 06:58 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 07:49 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 11:49 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 15:49 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 16:40 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 17:02 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 17:29 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 06:58 – 07:49 | 15:49 – 16:40 | 06:09 – 06:36 | 17:02 – 17:29 | 50 min |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 07:00 – 07:51 | 15:47 – 16:38 | 06:11 – 06:38 | 17:00 – 17:28 | 51 min |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 07:02 – 07:53 | 15:45 – 16:36 | 06:12 – 06:40 | 16:58 – 17:26 | 51 min |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 07:04 – 07:55 | 15:43 – 16:34 | 06:14 – 06:41 | 16:57 – 17:24 | 51 min |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 07:06 – 07:57 | 15:41 – 16:32 | 06:16 – 06:43 | 16:55 – 17:22 | 52 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 07:07 – 07:59 | 15:39 – 16:31 | 06:17 – 06:45 | 16:53 – 17:21 | 52 min |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 07:09 – 08:02 | 15:37 – 16:29 | 06:19 – 06:47 | 16:51 – 17:19 | 52 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Germany through the year
At 52.52° N, 13.41° E, the evening golden hour is longest in December (64 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (45 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 51 minutes, which is about 8.0° of elevation per hour; on the equator at an equinox that rate is close to 15° per hour. The farther the rate falls below 15°, the longer the soft light lasts.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden morning | Golden evening | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 08:09 | 60 min | 60 min | 16:22 |
| February | 07:22 | 50 min | 50 min | 17:19 |
| March | 06:20 | 45 min | 45 min | 18:10 |
| April | 06:08 | 46 min | 46 min | 20:05 |
| May | 05:10 | 51 min | 51 min | 20:56 |
| June | 04:42 | 56 min | 56 min | 21:31 |
| July | 05:01 | 54 min | 54 min | 21:22 |
| August | 05:48 | 48 min | 48 min | 20:31 |
| September | 06:40 | 45 min | 45 min | 19:21 |
| October | 07:31 | 47 min | 47 min | 18:11 |
| November | 07:27 | 56 min | 56 min | 16:13 |
| December | 08:10 | 64 min | 64 min | 15:52 |
Making the most of golden hour in Germany today
- Evening: be in position by 15:24, 25 minutes before the window opens at 15:49. Sunset is at 16:40, and blue hour keeps going until 17:29.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (06:58) and lasts until 07:49.
- Avoid solar noon (11:49), when the Sun is highest, shadows are short and contrast is harsh.
- Shoot with the Sun behind or beside the subject for a glow, and expose for the highlights. More tips are on the golden hour guide.
Time zone and coordinates
All times are calculated astronomically for Berlin (52.52° N, 13.41° E) and shown in the local time zone (Europe/Berlin, UTC+1). Golden hour is defined here as the period from sunrise until the Sun is 6° above the horizon and from 6° until sunset, and blue hour as the Sun between 4° and 8° below the horizon. Other cities in Germany differ by about 4 minutes per degree of longitude and by their latitude. In countries that span several time zones, the clock time also depends on the zone. Values are accurate to within about a minute and do not account for mountains, buildings or clouds.
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Germany
- Current time in Germany
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 52.52° N, 13.41° E