Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, golden hour in Singapore runs from 06:50 to 07:18 in the morning (27 min) and from 18:29 to 18:56 in the evening (27 min), in local time (based on Singapore). Blue hour follows, from 19:09 to 19:25.
Golden hour and blue hour today
It's full daylight now
Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 06:22 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 06:38 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 06:50 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 07:18 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:53 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 18:29 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 18:56 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 19:09 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 19:25 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 06:50 – 07:18 | 18:29 – 18:56 | 06:22 – 06:38 | 19:09 – 19:25 | 27 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 06:50 – 07:18 | 18:29 – 18:56 | 06:21 – 06:37 | 19:09 – 19:25 | 27 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 06:50 – 07:17 | 18:28 – 18:56 | 06:21 – 06:37 | 19:08 – 19:24 | 27 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 06:50 – 07:17 | 18:28 – 18:55 | 06:21 – 06:37 | 19:08 – 19:24 | 27 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 06:49 – 07:17 | 18:27 – 18:55 | 06:21 – 06:37 | 19:08 – 19:24 | 27 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 06:49 – 07:17 | 18:27 – 18:55 | 06:20 – 06:36 | 19:07 – 19:23 | 27 min |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 06:49 – 07:16 | 18:27 – 18:54 | 06:20 – 06:36 | 19:07 – 19:23 | 27 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Singapore through the year
At 1.35° N, 103.82° E, 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 | 07:12 | 29 min | 29 min | 19:15 |
| February | 07:16 | 28 min | 28 min | 19:21 |
| March | 07:10 | 27 min | 27 min | 19:16 |
| April | 07:00 | 28 min | 28 min | 19:09 |
| May | 06:55 | 29 min | 29 min | 19:06 |
| June | 06:59 | 30 min | 30 min | 19:11 |
| July | 07:04 | 29 min | 29 min | 19:16 |
| August | 07:04 | 28 min | 28 min | 19:14 |
| September | 06:56 | 27 min | 27 min | 19:03 |
| October | 06:48 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:53 |
| November | 06:47 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:50 |
| December | 06:58 | 30 min | 30 min | 19:01 |
Making the most of golden hour in Singapore today
- Evening: be in position by 18:04, 25 minutes before the window opens at 18:29. Sunset is at 18:56, and blue hour keeps going until 19:25.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (06:50) and lasts until 07:18.
- Avoid solar noon (12:53), 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 Singapore (1.35° N, 103.82° E) and shown in the local time zone (Asia/Singapore, UTC+8). 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 Singapore 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 Singapore
- Current time in Singapore
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 1.35° N, 103.82° E