Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, golden hour in Amazonas runs from 05:45 to 06:12 in the morning (27 min) and from 17:26 to 17:53 in the evening (27 min), in local time (based on Manaus). Blue hour follows, from 18:06 to 18:22.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 05:16 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 05:32 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 05:45 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 06:12 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 11:49 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 17:26 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 17:53 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 18:06 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 18:22 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 05:45 – 06:12 | 17:26 – 17:53 | 05:16 – 05:32 | 18:06 – 18:22 | 27 min |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 05:44 – 06:12 | 17:25 – 17:53 | 05:16 – 05:32 | 18:06 – 18:22 | 27 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 05:44 – 06:11 | 17:25 – 17:53 | 05:15 – 05:31 | 18:05 – 18:21 | 27 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 05:44 – 06:11 | 17:25 – 17:52 | 05:15 – 05:31 | 18:05 – 18:21 | 27 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 05:43 – 06:11 | 17:25 – 17:52 | 05:14 – 05:30 | 18:05 – 18:21 | 27 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 05:43 – 06:10 | 17:24 – 17:52 | 05:14 – 05:30 | 18:05 – 18:21 | 27 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 05:42 – 06:10 | 17:24 – 17:52 | 05:14 – 05:30 | 18:05 – 18:21 | 27 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Amazonas through the year
At 3.12° S, 60.02° W, the evening golden hour is longest in June (30 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (27 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 27 minutes, which is about 15.2° 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 | 06:01 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:18 |
| February | 06:07 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:20 |
| March | 06:05 | 27 min | 27 min | 18:12 |
| April | 05:58 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:01 |
| May | 05:57 | 29 min | 29 min | 17:55 |
| June | 06:02 | 30 min | 30 min | 17:58 |
| July | 06:07 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:04 |
| August | 06:04 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:04 |
| September | 05:52 | 27 min | 27 min | 17:57 |
| October | 05:40 | 28 min | 28 min | 17:51 |
| November | 05:36 | 29 min | 29 min | 17:52 |
| December | 05:46 | 30 min | 30 min | 18:04 |
Making the most of golden hour in Amazonas today
- Evening: be in position by 17:01, 25 minutes before the window opens at 17:26. Sunset is at 17:53, and blue hour keeps going until 18:22.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (05:45) and lasts until 06:12.
- Avoid solar noon (11:49), 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 Manaus (3.12° S, 60.02° W) and shown in the local time zone (America/Manaus, UTC-4). 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. They refer to the state capital; in other cities of Amazonas the times shift by about 4 minutes per degree of longitude. Values are accurate to within about a minute and do not account for mountains, buildings or clouds.
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Amazonas
- Current time in Amazonas
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Neighbouring states
All states
Coordinates used: 3.12° S, 60.02° W