Today, Saturday, October 3, 2026, golden hour in Thailand runs from 06:07 to 06:35 in the morning (28 min) and from 17:38 to 18:06 in the evening (28 min), in local time (based on Bangkok). Blue hour follows, from 18:19 to 18:36.
Golden hour and blue hour today
It's full daylight now
Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 05:37 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 05:54 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 06:07 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 06:35 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:07 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 17:38 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 18:06 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 18:19 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 18:36 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Oct 3 | 06:07 – 06:35 | 17:38 – 18:06 | 05:37 – 05:54 | 18:19 – 18:36 | 28 min |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 06:07 – 06:35 | 17:37 – 18:05 | 05:37 – 05:54 | 18:18 – 18:35 | 28 min |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 06:07 – 06:35 | 17:36 – 18:05 | 05:38 – 05:54 | 18:18 – 18:34 | 28 min |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 06:07 – 06:35 | 17:36 – 18:04 | 05:38 – 05:54 | 18:17 – 18:34 | 28 min |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 06:07 – 06:36 | 17:35 – 18:03 | 05:38 – 05:54 | 18:16 – 18:33 | 28 min |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 06:07 – 06:36 | 17:34 – 18:03 | 05:38 – 05:54 | 18:16 – 18:32 | 28 min |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 06:08 – 06:36 | 17:34 – 18:02 | 05:38 – 05:54 | 18:15 – 18:32 | 28 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Thailand through the year
At 13.76° N, 100.50° E, the evening golden hour is longest in January (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 | 06:45 | 31 min | 31 min | 18:09 |
| February | 06:41 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:23 |
| March | 06:25 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:28 |
| April | 06:05 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:31 |
| May | 05:51 | 30 min | 30 min | 18:37 |
| June | 05:50 | 31 min | 31 min | 18:46 |
| July | 05:58 | 30 min | 30 min | 18:49 |
| August | 06:04 | 29 min | 29 min | 18:40 |
| September | 06:06 | 28 min | 28 min | 18:19 |
| October | 06:08 | 28 min | 28 min | 17:58 |
| November | 06:17 | 30 min | 30 min | 17:47 |
| December | 06:33 | 31 min | 31 min | 17:52 |
Making the most of golden hour in Thailand today
- Evening: be in position by 17:13, 25 minutes before the window opens at 17:38. Sunset is at 18:06, and blue hour keeps going until 18:36.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (06:07) and lasts until 06:35.
- Avoid solar noon (12:07), 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 Bangkok (13.76° N, 100.50° E) and shown in the local time zone (Asia/Bangkok, UTC+7). 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 Thailand 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 Thailand
- Current time in Thailand
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 13.76° N, 100.50° E