Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, golden hour in Switzerland runs from 07:31 to 08:11 in the morning (41 min) and from 18:25 to 19:06 in the evening (40 min), in local time (based on Bern). Blue hour follows, from 19:24 to 19:48.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 06:49 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 07:12 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 07:31 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 08:11 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 13:19 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 18:25 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 19:06 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 19:24 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 19:48 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 07:31 – 08:11 | 18:25 – 19:06 | 06:49 – 07:12 | 19:24 – 19:48 | 40 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 07:32 – 08:13 | 18:23 – 19:04 | 06:50 – 07:14 | 19:22 – 19:46 | 41 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 07:34 – 08:14 | 18:21 – 19:02 | 06:52 – 07:15 | 19:20 – 19:44 | 41 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 07:35 – 08:16 | 18:19 – 19:00 | 06:53 – 07:16 | 19:19 – 19:42 | 41 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 07:36 – 08:17 | 18:17 – 18:58 | 06:54 – 07:18 | 19:17 – 19:40 | 41 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 07:38 – 08:19 | 18:15 – 18:56 | 06:56 – 07:19 | 19:15 – 19:38 | 41 min |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 07:39 – 08:20 | 18:13 – 18:54 | 06:57 – 07:20 | 19:13 – 19:36 | 41 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Switzerland through the year
At 46.95° N, 7.45° E, the evening golden hour is longest in December (52 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (40 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 41 minutes, which is about 10.0° 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 | 08:11 | 49 min | 49 min | 17:08 |
| February | 07:34 | 43 min | 43 min | 17:54 |
| March | 06:43 | 40 min | 40 min | 18:35 |
| April | 06:42 | 41 min | 41 min | 20:18 |
| May | 05:55 | 44 min | 44 min | 20:58 |
| June | 05:34 | 47 min | 47 min | 21:26 |
| July | 05:50 | 46 min | 46 min | 21:21 |
| August | 06:27 | 42 min | 42 min | 20:41 |
| September | 07:07 | 40 min | 40 min | 19:42 |
| October | 07:47 | 42 min | 42 min | 18:43 |
| November | 07:33 | 47 min | 47 min | 16:55 |
| December | 08:08 | 52 min | 52 min | 16:41 |
Making the most of golden hour in Switzerland today
- Evening: be in position by 18:00, 25 minutes before the window opens at 18:25. Sunset is at 19:06, and blue hour keeps going until 19:48.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (07:31) and lasts until 08:11.
- Avoid solar noon (13:19), 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 Bern (46.95° N, 7.45° E) and shown in the local time zone (Europe/Zurich, 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 Switzerland 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 Switzerland
- Current time in Switzerland
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 46.95° N, 7.45° E