Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, golden hour in Germany runs from 07:10 to 07:56 in the morning (46 min) and from 17:53 to 18:39 in the evening (46 min), in local time (based on Berlin). Blue hour follows, from 19:00 to 19:26.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 06:23 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 06:49 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 07:10 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 07:56 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:55 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 17:53 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 18:39 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 19:00 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 19:26 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 07:10 – 07:56 | 17:53 – 18:39 | 06:23 – 06:49 | 19:00 – 19:26 | 46 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 07:12 – 07:58 | 17:51 – 18:36 | 06:25 – 06:51 | 18:57 – 19:24 | 46 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 07:14 – 08:00 | 17:48 – 18:34 | 06:26 – 06:53 | 18:55 – 19:21 | 46 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 07:15 – 08:01 | 17:46 – 18:32 | 06:28 – 06:54 | 18:53 – 19:19 | 46 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 07:17 – 08:03 | 17:43 – 18:29 | 06:30 – 06:56 | 18:50 – 19:17 | 46 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 07:19 – 08:05 | 17:41 – 18:27 | 06:31 – 06:58 | 18:48 – 19:14 | 46 min |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 07:21 – 08:07 | 17:39 – 18:25 | 06:33 – 07:00 | 18:46 – 19:12 | 46 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Germany through the year
At 52.52° N, 13.41° E, the evening golden hour is longest in December (64 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (45 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 46 minutes, which is about 8.9° 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 | 08:09 | 60 min | 60 min | 16:22 |
| February | 07:22 | 50 min | 50 min | 17:19 |
| March | 06:20 | 45 min | 45 min | 18:10 |
| April | 06:08 | 46 min | 46 min | 20:05 |
| May | 05:10 | 51 min | 51 min | 20:56 |
| June | 04:42 | 56 min | 56 min | 21:31 |
| July | 05:01 | 54 min | 54 min | 21:22 |
| August | 05:48 | 48 min | 48 min | 20:31 |
| September | 06:40 | 45 min | 45 min | 19:21 |
| October | 07:31 | 47 min | 47 min | 18:11 |
| November | 07:27 | 56 min | 56 min | 16:13 |
| December | 08:10 | 64 min | 64 min | 15:52 |
Making the most of golden hour in Germany today
- Evening: be in position by 17:28, 25 minutes before the window opens at 17:53. Sunset is at 18:39, and blue hour keeps going until 19:26.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (07:10) and lasts until 07:56.
- Avoid solar noon (12:55), 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 Berlin (52.52° N, 13.41° E) and shown in the local time zone (Europe/Berlin, UTC+2). 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 Germany 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 Germany
- Current time in Germany
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 52.52° N, 13.41° E