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Free Sun Calculator for Photographers: Golden Hour, Blue Hour & Photo Planning Tool

Plan your photo sessions to perfection with our professional sun calculator. Discover exact sunrise and sunset times, magical golden hour, and mysterious blue hour for any location and date. Trusted by over 10,000 professional photographers worldwide.

🌅 Calculate instantly the best moments to photograph

Enter your location and instantly get all essential times

Golden Hour

Calculate precisely the moments of warm and golden light

Blue Hour

Find the magical twilight moments

Sunrise/Sunset

Exact times to plan your shoots

Planning

Organize your sessions according to light

What is Golden Hour in Photography?

Golden hour is the period immediately following sunrise and preceding sunset. During these privileged moments, sunlight passes through a greater thickness of atmosphere, which filters it and gives it that warm, golden tint so sought after by photographers.

💡 Golden hour typically lasts 30 to 60 minutes depending on season and latitude. Use our calculator to know the exact duration in your region.

What is Blue Hour?

Blue hour is that magical period that occurs just after sunset or just before sunrise, when the sun is sufficiently below the horizon for the sky to take on a uniform deep blue tint.

💡 Blue hour is shorter than golden hour, typically 20 to 30 minutes. It offers a perfect balance between natural sky light and artificial city lighting.

Optimize by Photography Type

Wedding

Couple sessions during golden hour for romantic images

1h before sunset

Portrait

Flattering natural light that enhances features

30min after/before

Landscape

Warm colors and dramatic skies

Blue hour

Urban

Perfect balance natural/artificial light

Blue hour

Nature

Wildlife more active during golden hours

Sunrise

Street

Long shadows for added depth

Golden hour

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I recalculate times?

Times change daily. Recalculate for each session for optimal accuracy.

Works anywhere in the world?

Yes, our calculator works for all locations on Earth.

Does weather affect the times?

Times remain accurate, but weather affects light quality.

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