Today, Friday, October 30, 2026, golden hour in the Philippines runs from 05:50 to 06:19 in the morning (29 min) and from 16:59 to 17:28 in the evening (29 min), in local time (based on Manila). Blue hour follows, from 17:41 to 17:58.
Golden hour and blue hour today
It's full daylight now
Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 05:20 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 05:37 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 05:50 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 06:19 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 11:39 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 16:59 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 17:28 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 17:41 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 17:58 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 05:50 – 06:19 | 16:59 – 17:28 | 05:20 – 05:37 | 17:41 – 17:58 | 29 min |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 05:51 – 06:20 | 16:58 – 17:28 | 05:20 – 05:37 | 17:41 – 17:58 | 29 min |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 05:51 – 06:20 | 16:58 – 17:27 | 05:20 – 05:37 | 17:41 – 17:58 | 29 min |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 05:51 – 06:21 | 16:57 – 17:27 | 05:21 – 05:38 | 17:40 – 17:57 | 29 min |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 05:51 – 06:21 | 16:57 – 17:27 | 05:21 – 05:38 | 17:40 – 17:57 | 29 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 05:52 – 06:21 | 16:57 – 17:26 | 05:21 – 05:38 | 17:40 – 17:57 | 29 min |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 05:52 – 06:22 | 16:56 – 17:26 | 05:22 – 05:39 | 17:39 – 17:57 | 30 min |
How long golden hour lasts in the Philippines through the year
At 14.60° N, 120.98° E, the evening golden hour is longest in January (31 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (28 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 29 minutes, which is about 14.1° 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 | 06:24 | 31 min | 31 min | 17:46 |
| February | 06:20 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:00 |
| March | 06:04 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:06 |
| April | 05:42 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:09 |
| May | 05:28 | 30 min | 30 min | 18:16 |
| June | 05:26 | 31 min | 31 min | 18:26 |
| July | 05:34 | 30 min | 30 min | 18:29 |
| August | 05:42 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:19 |
| September | 05:44 | 28 min | 28 min | 17:57 |
| October | 05:47 | 29 min | 29 min | 17:36 |
| November | 05:56 | 30 min | 30 min | 17:24 |
| December | 06:12 | 31 min | 31 min | 17:29 |
Making the most of golden hour in the Philippines today
- Evening: be in position by 16:34, 25 minutes before the window opens at 16:59. Sunset is at 17:28, and blue hour keeps going until 17:58.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (05:50) and lasts until 06:19.
- Avoid solar noon (11:39), 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 Manila (14.60° N, 120.98° E) and shown in the local time zone (Asia/Manila, UTC+8). 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 Philippines 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 Philippines
- Current time in the Philippines
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 14.60° N, 120.98° E