Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, golden hour in Bolivia runs from 06:14 to 06:42 in the morning (28 min) and from 18:01 to 18:29 in the evening (28 min), in local time (based on La Paz). Blue hour follows, from 18:43 to 18:59.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 05:43 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 06:00 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 06:14 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 06:42 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:21 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 18:01 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 18:29 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 18:43 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 18:59 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 06:14 – 06:42 | 18:01 – 18:29 | 05:43 – 06:00 | 18:43 – 18:59 | 28 min |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 06:13 – 06:41 | 18:01 – 18:29 | 05:43 – 05:59 | 18:43 – 19:00 | 29 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 06:12 – 06:40 | 18:01 – 18:30 | 05:42 – 05:59 | 18:43 – 19:00 | 29 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 06:11 – 06:40 | 18:01 – 18:30 | 05:41 – 05:58 | 18:43 – 19:00 | 29 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 06:10 – 06:39 | 18:01 – 18:30 | 05:40 – 05:57 | 18:43 – 19:00 | 29 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 06:10 – 06:38 | 18:01 – 18:30 | 05:40 – 05:56 | 18:43 – 19:00 | 29 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 06:09 – 06:38 | 18:02 – 18:30 | 05:39 – 05:56 | 18:44 – 19:00 | 29 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Bolivia through the year
At 16.49° S, 68.12° W, the evening golden hour is longest in June (32 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (28 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 28 minutes, which is about 14.6° 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 | 06:11 | 31 min | 31 min | 19:11 |
| February | 06:27 | 29 min | 29 min | 19:05 |
| March | 06:35 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:46 |
| April | 06:40 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:23 |
| May | 06:48 | 30 min | 30 min | 18:09 |
| June | 06:58 | 32 min | 32 min | 18:07 |
| July | 07:01 | 31 min | 31 min | 18:15 |
| August | 06:50 | 30 min | 30 min | 18:23 |
| September | 06:27 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:27 |
| October | 06:04 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:32 |
| November | 05:50 | 30 min | 30 min | 18:43 |
| December | 05:54 | 31 min | 31 min | 19:00 |
Making the most of golden hour in Bolivia today
- Evening: be in position by 17:36, 25 minutes before the window opens at 18:01. Sunset is at 18:29, and blue hour keeps going until 18:59.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (06:14) and lasts until 06:42.
- Avoid solar noon (12:21), 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 La Paz (16.49° S, 68.12° W) and shown in the local time zone (America/La_Paz, 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. Other cities in Bolivia 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 Bolivia
- Current time in Bolivia
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 16.49° S, 68.12° W