Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, golden hour in Cuba runs from 07:21 to 07:51 in the morning (30 min) and from 18:45 to 19:15 in the evening (30 min), in local time (based on Havana). Blue hour follows, from 19:29 to 19:46.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 06:50 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 07:07 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 07:21 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 07:51 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 13:18 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 18:45 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 19:15 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 19:29 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 19:46 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 07:21 – 07:51 | 18:45 – 19:15 | 06:50 – 07:07 | 19:29 – 19:46 | 30 min |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 07:21 – 07:51 | 18:44 – 19:14 | 06:50 – 07:07 | 19:28 – 19:45 | 30 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 07:22 – 07:52 | 18:43 – 19:13 | 06:50 – 07:08 | 19:27 – 19:45 | 30 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 07:22 – 07:52 | 18:42 – 19:12 | 06:51 – 07:08 | 19:26 – 19:44 | 30 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 07:22 – 07:52 | 18:41 – 19:11 | 06:51 – 07:09 | 19:25 – 19:43 | 30 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 07:23 – 07:53 | 18:41 – 19:10 | 06:51 – 07:09 | 19:24 – 19:42 | 30 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 07:23 – 07:53 | 18:40 – 19:09 | 06:52 – 07:09 | 19:23 – 19:41 | 30 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Cuba through the year
At 23.11° N, 82.37° W, the evening golden hour is longest in January (33 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (30 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 30 minutes, which is about 13.7° 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 | 07:12 | 33 min | 33 min | 18:05 |
| February | 07:01 | 31 min | 31 min | 18:25 |
| March | 07:38 | 30 min | 30 min | 19:38 |
| April | 07:08 | 30 min | 30 min | 19:50 |
| May | 06:48 | 32 min | 32 min | 20:03 |
| June | 06:43 | 33 min | 33 min | 20:16 |
| July | 06:52 | 32 min | 32 min | 20:17 |
| August | 07:05 | 31 min | 31 min | 20:01 |
| September | 07:16 | 30 min | 30 min | 19:32 |
| October | 07:26 | 30 min | 30 min | 19:03 |
| November | 06:43 | 32 min | 32 min | 17:44 |
| December | 07:02 | 33 min | 33 min | 17:46 |
Making the most of golden hour in Cuba today
- Evening: be in position by 18:20, 25 minutes before the window opens at 18:45. Sunset is at 19:15, and blue hour keeps going until 19:46.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (07:21) and lasts until 07:51.
- Avoid solar noon (13:18), 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 Havana (23.11° N, 82.37° W) and shown in the local time zone (America/Havana, 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 Cuba 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 Cuba
- Current time in Cuba
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 23.11° N, 82.37° W