Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, golden hour in Distrito Federal runs from 05:53 to 06:21 in the morning (28 min) and from 17:40 to 18:08 in the evening (28 min), in local time (based on Brasília). Blue hour follows, from 18:22 to 18:38.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 05:23 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 05:40 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 05:53 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 06:21 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:01 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 17:40 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 18:08 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 18:22 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 18:38 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 05:53 – 06:21 | 17:40 – 18:08 | 05:23 – 05:40 | 18:22 – 18:38 | 28 min |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 05:52 – 06:21 | 17:40 – 18:08 | 05:22 – 05:39 | 18:22 – 18:38 | 28 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 05:52 – 06:20 | 17:40 – 18:09 | 05:21 – 05:38 | 18:22 – 18:39 | 28 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 05:51 – 06:19 | 17:40 – 18:09 | 05:21 – 05:37 | 18:22 – 18:39 | 28 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 05:50 – 06:18 | 17:40 – 18:09 | 05:20 – 05:37 | 18:22 – 18:39 | 28 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 05:49 – 06:18 | 17:40 – 18:09 | 05:19 – 05:36 | 18:22 – 18:39 | 28 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 05:49 – 06:17 | 17:41 – 18:09 | 05:18 – 05:35 | 18:22 – 18:39 | 28 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Distrito Federal through the year
At 15.78° S, 47.93° W, 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 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 | 05:52 | 31 min | 31 min | 18:49 |
| February | 06:07 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:43 |
| March | 06:14 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:26 |
| April | 06:19 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:03 |
| May | 06:26 | 30 min | 30 min | 17:49 |
| June | 06:36 | 31 min | 31 min | 17:48 |
| July | 06:39 | 31 min | 31 min | 17:56 |
| August | 06:28 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:03 |
| September | 06:06 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:07 |
| October | 05:44 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:10 |
| November | 05:30 | 30 min | 30 min | 18:21 |
| December | 05:35 | 31 min | 31 min | 18:38 |
Making the most of golden hour in Distrito Federal today
- Evening: be in position by 17:15, 25 minutes before the window opens at 17:40. Sunset is at 18:08, and blue hour keeps going until 18:38.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (05:53) and lasts until 06:21.
- Avoid solar noon (12:01), 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 Brasília (15.78° S, 47.93° W) and shown in the local time zone (America/Sao_Paulo, UTC-3). 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 Distrito Federal 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 Distrito Federal
- Current time in Distrito Federal
- 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: 15.78° S, 47.93° W