Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, golden hour in Peru runs from 05:50 to 06:18 in the morning (28 min) and from 17:36 to 18:04 in the evening (28 min), in local time (based on Lima). Blue hour follows, from 18:17 to 18:33.
Golden hour and blue hour today
It's night now
Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 05:21 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 05:37 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 05:50 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 06:18 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 11:57 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 17:36 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 18:04 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 18:17 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 18:33 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 05:50 – 06:18 | 17:36 – 18:04 | 05:21 – 05:37 | 18:17 – 18:33 | 28 min |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 05:50 – 06:18 | 17:36 – 18:04 | 05:20 – 05:37 | 18:17 – 18:33 | 28 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 05:49 – 06:17 | 17:36 – 18:04 | 05:20 – 05:36 | 18:17 – 18:33 | 28 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 05:49 – 06:17 | 17:36 – 18:04 | 05:19 – 05:35 | 18:17 – 18:33 | 28 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 05:48 – 06:16 | 17:36 – 18:04 | 05:18 – 05:35 | 18:17 – 18:33 | 28 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 05:47 – 06:15 | 17:36 – 18:04 | 05:18 – 05:34 | 18:17 – 18:33 | 28 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 05:47 – 06:15 | 17:36 – 18:04 | 05:17 – 05:34 | 18:17 – 18:33 | 28 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Peru through the year
At 12.05° S, 77.04° W, the evening golden hour is longest in June (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 | 05:55 | 30 min | 30 min | 18:40 |
| February | 06:07 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:36 |
| March | 06:11 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:21 |
| April | 06:13 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:02 |
| May | 06:17 | 30 min | 30 min | 17:51 |
| June | 06:26 | 31 min | 31 min | 17:51 |
| July | 06:29 | 30 min | 30 min | 17:58 |
| August | 06:21 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:04 |
| September | 06:02 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:04 |
| October | 05:43 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:04 |
| November | 05:32 | 30 min | 30 min | 18:12 |
| December | 05:38 | 31 min | 31 min | 18:28 |
Making the most of golden hour in Peru today
- Evening: be in position by 17:11, 25 minutes before the window opens at 17:36. Sunset is at 18:04, and blue hour keeps going until 18:33.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (05:50) and lasts until 06:18.
- Avoid solar noon (11:57), 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 Lima (12.05° S, 77.04° W) and shown in the local time zone (America/Lima, UTC-5). 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 Peru 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 Peru
- Current time in Peru
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 12.05° S, 77.04° W