Today, Thursday, October 29, 2026, golden hour in Italy runs from 06:38 to 07:17 in the morning (39 min) and from 16:28 to 17:08 in the evening (39 min), in local time (based on Rome). Blue hour follows, from 17:25 to 17:47.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 05:58 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 06:20 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 06:38 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 07:17 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 11:53 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 16:28 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 17:08 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 17:25 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 17:47 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | 06:38 – 07:17 | 16:28 – 17:08 | 05:58 – 06:20 | 17:25 – 17:47 | 39 min |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 06:39 – 07:19 | 16:27 – 17:06 | 05:59 – 06:22 | 17:24 – 17:46 | 39 min |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 06:41 – 07:20 | 16:26 – 17:05 | 06:01 – 06:23 | 17:23 – 17:45 | 40 min |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 06:42 – 07:21 | 16:24 – 17:04 | 06:02 – 06:24 | 17:22 – 17:44 | 40 min |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 06:43 – 07:23 | 16:23 – 17:03 | 06:03 – 06:25 | 17:20 – 17:43 | 40 min |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 06:44 – 07:24 | 16:21 – 17:01 | 06:04 – 06:26 | 17:19 – 17:42 | 40 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 06:45 – 07:26 | 16:20 – 17:00 | 06:05 – 06:27 | 17:18 – 17:40 | 40 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Italy through the year
At 41.90° N, 12.50° E, the evening golden hour is longest in December (45 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (37 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 39 minutes, which is about 10.5° 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 | 07:35 | 43 min | 43 min | 17:03 |
| February | 07:05 | 39 min | 39 min | 17:42 |
| March | 06:22 | 37 min | 37 min | 18:16 |
| April | 06:29 | 37 min | 37 min | 19:50 |
| May | 05:50 | 40 min | 40 min | 20:23 |
| June | 05:34 | 42 min | 42 min | 20:47 |
| July | 05:47 | 41 min | 41 min | 20:43 |
| August | 06:17 | 38 min | 38 min | 20:10 |
| September | 06:50 | 37 min | 37 min | 19:19 |
| October | 07:22 | 38 min | 38 min | 18:28 |
| November | 06:59 | 42 min | 42 min | 16:49 |
| December | 07:30 | 45 min | 45 min | 16:39 |
Making the most of golden hour in Italy today
- Evening: be in position by 16:03, 25 minutes before the window opens at 16:28. Sunset is at 17:08, and blue hour keeps going until 17:47.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (06:38) and lasts until 07:17.
- Avoid solar noon (11:53), 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 Rome (41.90° N, 12.50° E) and shown in the local time zone (Europe/Rome, 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 Italy 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 Italy
- Current time in Italy
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 41.90° N, 12.50° E