Today, Friday, October 30, 2026, golden hour in the Netherlands runs from 07:32 to 08:22 in the morning (50 min) and from 16:24 to 17:14 in the evening (50 min), in local time (based on Amsterdam). Blue hour follows, from 17:36 to 18:04.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 06:43 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 07:10 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 07:32 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 08:22 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:24 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 16:24 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 17:14 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 17:36 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 18:04 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 07:32 – 08:22 | 16:24 – 17:14 | 06:43 – 07:10 | 17:36 – 18:04 | 50 min |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 07:34 – 08:24 | 16:22 – 17:12 | 06:44 – 07:12 | 17:35 – 18:02 | 51 min |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 07:36 – 08:26 | 16:20 – 17:11 | 06:46 – 07:13 | 17:33 – 18:00 | 51 min |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 07:37 – 08:29 | 16:18 – 17:09 | 06:48 – 07:15 | 17:31 – 17:58 | 51 min |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 07:39 – 08:31 | 16:16 – 17:07 | 06:49 – 07:17 | 17:29 – 17:57 | 51 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 07:41 – 08:33 | 16:13 – 17:05 | 06:51 – 07:19 | 17:28 – 17:55 | 52 min |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 07:43 – 08:35 | 16:11 – 17:03 | 06:53 – 07:20 | 17:26 – 17:53 | 52 min |
How long golden hour lasts in the Netherlands through the year
At 52.37° N, 4.90° 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 50 minutes, which is about 8.2° 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 | 08:43 | 59 min | 59 min | 16:56 |
| February | 07:56 | 49 min | 49 min | 17:53 |
| March | 06:54 | 45 min | 45 min | 18:44 |
| April | 06:43 | 46 min | 46 min | 20:38 |
| May | 05:45 | 51 min | 51 min | 21:29 |
| June | 05:17 | 56 min | 56 min | 22:04 |
| July | 05:36 | 54 min | 53 min | 21:55 |
| August | 06:23 | 48 min | 47 min | 21:05 |
| September | 07:14 | 45 min | 45 min | 19:55 |
| October | 08:05 | 47 min | 47 min | 18:45 |
| November | 08:01 | 55 min | 55 min | 16:47 |
| December | 08:44 | 64 min | 64 min | 16:26 |
Making the most of golden hour in the Netherlands today
- Evening: be in position by 15:59, 25 minutes before the window opens at 16:24. Sunset is at 17:14, and blue hour keeps going until 18:04.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (07:32) and lasts until 08:22.
- Avoid solar noon (12:24), 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 Amsterdam (52.37° N, 4.90° E) and shown in the local time zone (Europe/Amsterdam, 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 the Netherlands 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 the Netherlands
- Current time in the Netherlands
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 52.37° N, 4.90° E