Today, Friday, October 30, 2026, golden hour in Norway runs from 07:33 to 08:39 in the morning (66 min) and from 15:20 to 16:26 in the evening (66 min), in local time (based on Oslo). Blue hour follows, from 16:54 to 17:27.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 06:32 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 07:05 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 07:33 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 08:39 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:00 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 15:20 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 16:26 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 16:54 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 17:27 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 07:33 – 08:39 | 15:20 – 16:26 | 06:32 – 07:05 | 16:54 – 17:27 | 66 min |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 07:36 – 08:42 | 15:17 – 16:24 | 06:34 – 07:08 | 16:51 – 17:25 | 67 min |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 07:38 – 08:45 | 15:14 – 16:21 | 06:36 – 07:10 | 16:49 – 17:23 | 67 min |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 07:41 – 08:49 | 15:11 – 16:19 | 06:39 – 07:12 | 16:47 – 17:20 | 68 min |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 07:43 – 08:52 | 15:07 – 16:16 | 06:41 – 07:15 | 16:44 – 17:18 | 69 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 07:46 – 08:55 | 15:04 – 16:13 | 06:43 – 07:17 | 16:42 – 17:16 | 69 min |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 07:48 – 08:58 | 15:01 – 16:11 | 06:45 – 07:20 | 16:40 – 17:14 | 70 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Norway through the year
At 59.91° N, 10.75° E, the evening golden hour is longest in December (122 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in September (54 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 66 minutes, which is about 6.2° 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 | 09:03 | 93 min | 93 min | 15:49 |
| February | 07:54 | 64 min | 64 min | 17:08 |
| March | 06:34 | 55 min | 55 min | 18:19 |
| April | 06:00 | 56 min | 57 min | 20:34 |
| May | 04:40 | 67 min | 67 min | 21:48 |
| June | 03:54 | 79 min | 79 min | 22:41 |
| July | 04:21 | 73 min | 73 min | 22:23 |
| August | 05:31 | 60 min | 60 min | 21:09 |
| September | 06:44 | 55 min | 54 min | 19:38 |
| October | 07:55 | 59 min | 59 min | 18:08 |
| November | 08:14 | 79 min | 79 min | 15:48 |
| December | 09:13 | 122 min | 122 min | 15:10 |
Making the most of golden hour in Norway today
- Evening: be in position by 14:55, 25 minutes before the window opens at 15:20. Sunset is at 16:26, and blue hour keeps going until 17:27.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (07:33) and lasts until 08:39.
- Avoid solar noon (12:00), 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 Oslo (59.91° N, 10.75° E) and shown in the local time zone (Europe/Oslo, 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 Norway 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 Norway
- Current time in Norway
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 59.91° N, 10.75° E