Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, golden hour in Russia runs from 06:35 to 07:25 in the morning (50 min) and from 17:10 to 18:00 in the evening (49 min), in local time (based on Moscow). Blue hour follows, from 18:22 to 18:51.
Golden hour and blue hour today
It's night now
Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 05:44 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 06:13 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 06:35 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 07:25 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:18 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 17:10 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 18:00 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 18:22 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 18:51 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 06:35 – 07:25 | 17:10 – 18:00 | 05:44 – 06:13 | 18:22 – 18:51 | 49 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 06:37 – 07:27 | 17:08 – 17:57 | 05:46 – 06:15 | 18:20 – 18:48 | 50 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 06:39 – 07:29 | 17:05 – 17:54 | 05:48 – 06:17 | 18:17 – 18:46 | 50 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 06:41 – 07:31 | 17:02 – 17:52 | 05:50 – 06:19 | 18:15 – 18:43 | 50 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 06:43 – 07:33 | 16:59 – 17:49 | 05:52 – 06:21 | 18:12 – 18:40 | 50 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 06:45 – 07:36 | 16:57 – 17:47 | 05:54 – 06:23 | 18:10 – 18:38 | 50 min |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 06:47 – 07:38 | 16:54 – 17:44 | 05:56 – 06:25 | 18:07 – 18:35 | 50 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Russia through the year
At 55.76° N, 37.62° E, the evening golden hour is longest in December (78 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in September (48 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 50 minutes, which is about 8.2° 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 | 08:49 | 69 min | 69 min | 16:28 |
| February | 07:54 | 55 min | 55 min | 17:33 |
| March | 06:45 | 49 min | 49 min | 18:32 |
| April | 05:25 | 50 min | 50 min | 19:35 |
| May | 04:18 | 57 min | 57 min | 20:34 |
| June | 03:44 | 64 min | 64 min | 21:15 |
| July | 04:05 | 60 min | 60 min | 21:04 |
| August | 05:01 | 52 min | 52 min | 20:05 |
| September | 06:00 | 49 min | 48 min | 18:47 |
| October | 06:59 | 52 min | 52 min | 17:29 |
| November | 08:04 | 63 min | 63 min | 16:22 |
| December | 08:53 | 78 min | 78 min | 15:56 |
Making the most of golden hour in Russia today
- Evening: be in position by 16:45, 25 minutes before the window opens at 17:10. Sunset is at 18:00, and blue hour keeps going until 18:51.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (06:35) and lasts until 07:25.
- Avoid solar noon (12:18), 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 Moscow (55.76° N, 37.62° E) and shown in the local time zone (Europe/Moscow, 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. Other cities in Russia 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 Russia
- Current time in Russia
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 55.76° N, 37.62° E