Today, Friday, October 2, 2026, golden hour in Roraima runs from 05:49 to 06:16 in the morning (27 min) and from 17:27 to 17:54 in the evening (27 min), in local time (based on Boa Vista). Blue hour follows, from 18:07 to 18:23.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 05:20 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 05:36 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 05:49 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 06:16 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 11:51 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 17:27 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 17:54 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 18:07 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 18:23 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 2 | 05:49 – 06:16 | 17:27 – 17:54 | 05:20 – 05:36 | 18:07 – 18:23 | 27 min |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 05:49 – 06:16 | 17:26 – 17:54 | 05:20 – 05:36 | 18:06 – 18:22 | 27 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 05:48 – 06:16 | 17:26 – 17:53 | 05:20 – 05:36 | 18:06 – 18:22 | 27 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 05:48 – 06:16 | 17:25 – 17:53 | 05:19 – 05:35 | 18:06 – 18:22 | 27 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 05:48 – 06:15 | 17:25 – 17:52 | 05:19 – 05:35 | 18:05 – 18:21 | 27 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 05:48 – 06:15 | 17:25 – 17:52 | 05:19 – 05:35 | 18:05 – 18:21 | 27 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 05:48 – 06:15 | 17:24 – 17:52 | 05:19 – 05:35 | 18:05 – 18:21 | 27 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Roraima through the year
At 2.82° N, 60.67° W, the evening golden hour is longest in June (30 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (27 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 27 minutes, which is about 15.2° 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 | 06:12 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:11 |
| February | 06:15 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:17 |
| March | 06:08 | 27 min | 27 min | 18:14 |
| April | 05:57 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:07 |
| May | 05:51 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:06 |
| June | 05:54 | 30 min | 30 min | 18:11 |
| July | 06:00 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:16 |
| August | 06:00 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:13 |
| September | 05:54 | 27 min | 27 min | 18:01 |
| October | 05:46 | 28 min | 28 min | 17:49 |
| November | 05:47 | 29 min | 29 min | 17:47 |
| December | 05:59 | 30 min | 30 min | 17:56 |
Making the most of golden hour in Roraima today
- Evening: be in position by 17:02, 25 minutes before the window opens at 17:27. Sunset is at 17:54, and blue hour keeps going until 18:23.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (05:49) and lasts until 06:16.
- Avoid solar noon (11:51), 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 Boa Vista (2.82° N, 60.67° W) and shown in the local time zone (America/Boa_Vista, 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. They refer to the state capital; in other cities of Roraima 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 Roraima
- Current time in Roraima
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Neighbouring states
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Coordinates used: 2.82° N, 60.67° W