Today, Friday, October 30, 2026, golden hour in India runs from 06:31 to 07:04 in the morning (33 min) and from 17:05 to 17:37 in the evening (33 min), in local time (based on New Delhi). Blue hour follows, from 17:52 to 18:11.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 05:57 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 06:16 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 06:31 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 07:04 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:04 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 17:05 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 17:37 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 17:52 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 18:11 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 06:31 – 07:04 | 17:05 – 17:37 | 05:57 – 06:16 | 17:52 – 18:11 | 33 min |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 06:32 – 07:04 | 17:04 – 17:36 | 05:58 – 06:17 | 17:51 – 18:10 | 33 min |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 06:32 – 07:05 | 17:03 – 17:36 | 05:59 – 06:17 | 17:51 – 18:09 | 33 min |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 06:33 – 07:06 | 17:02 – 17:35 | 05:59 – 06:18 | 17:50 – 18:09 | 33 min |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 06:34 – 07:07 | 17:01 – 17:34 | 06:00 – 06:19 | 17:49 – 18:08 | 33 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 06:35 – 07:08 | 17:00 – 17:33 | 06:01 – 06:20 | 17:48 – 18:07 | 33 min |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 06:35 – 07:08 | 17:00 – 17:33 | 06:01 – 06:20 | 17:48 – 18:07 | 33 min |
How long golden hour lasts in India through the year
At 28.61° N, 77.21° E, the evening golden hour is longest in December (36 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (31 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 33 minutes, which is about 12.4° 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 | 07:14 | 35 min | 35 min | 17:46 |
| February | 06:59 | 32 min | 32 min | 18:11 |
| March | 06:31 | 31 min | 31 min | 18:29 |
| April | 05:56 | 32 min | 32 min | 18:46 |
| May | 05:30 | 33 min | 33 min | 19:04 |
| June | 05:22 | 34 min | 35 min | 19:20 |
| July | 05:33 | 34 min | 34 min | 19:20 |
| August | 05:50 | 32 min | 32 min | 19:00 |
| September | 06:06 | 31 min | 31 min | 18:26 |
| October | 06:21 | 32 min | 32 min | 17:51 |
| November | 06:43 | 34 min | 34 min | 17:27 |
| December | 07:06 | 36 min | 36 min | 17:26 |
Making the most of golden hour in India today
- Evening: be in position by 16:40, 25 minutes before the window opens at 17:05. Sunset is at 17:37, and blue hour keeps going until 18:11.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (06:31) and lasts until 07:04.
- Avoid solar noon (12:04), 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 New Delhi (28.61° N, 77.21° E) and shown in the local time zone (Asia/Kolkata, UTC+5:30). 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 India 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 India
- Current time in India
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 28.61° N, 77.21° E