Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, golden hour in Italy runs from 07:08 to 07:45 in the morning (37 min) and from 18:11 to 18:48 in the evening (37 min), in local time (based on Rome). Blue hour follows, from 19:05 to 19:27.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 06:30 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 06:51 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 07:08 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 07:45 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:59 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 18:11 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 18:48 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 19:05 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 19:27 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 07:08 – 07:45 | 18:11 – 18:48 | 06:30 – 06:51 | 19:05 – 19:27 | 37 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 07:10 – 07:47 | 18:09 – 18:46 | 06:31 – 06:52 | 19:03 – 19:25 | 37 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 07:11 – 07:48 | 18:08 – 18:45 | 06:32 – 06:53 | 19:02 – 19:23 | 37 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 07:12 – 07:49 | 18:06 – 18:43 | 06:33 – 06:55 | 19:00 – 19:22 | 37 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 07:13 – 07:50 | 18:04 – 18:41 | 06:34 – 06:56 | 18:58 – 19:20 | 37 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 07:14 – 07:51 | 18:02 – 18:40 | 06:35 – 06:57 | 18:57 – 19:18 | 37 min |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 07:15 – 07:52 | 18:01 – 18:38 | 06:36 – 06:58 | 18:55 – 19:17 | 37 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Italy through the year
At 41.90° N, 12.50° E, the evening golden hour is longest in December (45 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (37 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 37 minutes, which is about 11.1° 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 | 07:35 | 43 min | 43 min | 17:03 |
| February | 07:05 | 39 min | 39 min | 17:42 |
| March | 06:22 | 37 min | 37 min | 18:16 |
| April | 06:29 | 37 min | 37 min | 19:50 |
| May | 05:50 | 40 min | 40 min | 20:23 |
| June | 05:34 | 42 min | 42 min | 20:47 |
| July | 05:47 | 41 min | 41 min | 20:43 |
| August | 06:17 | 38 min | 38 min | 20:10 |
| September | 06:50 | 37 min | 37 min | 19:19 |
| October | 07:22 | 38 min | 38 min | 18:28 |
| November | 06:59 | 42 min | 42 min | 16:49 |
| December | 07:30 | 45 min | 45 min | 16:39 |
Making the most of golden hour in Italy today
- Evening: be in position by 17:46, 25 minutes before the window opens at 18:11. Sunset is at 18:48, and blue hour keeps going until 19:27.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (07:08) and lasts until 07:45.
- Avoid solar noon (12:59), 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 Rome (41.90° N, 12.50° E) and shown in the local time zone (Europe/Rome, 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 Italy 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 Italy
- Current time in Italy
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 41.90° N, 12.50° E