Sun Times & Golden Hour

Exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, and blue hour times — down to the minute.

Instantly see today's light windows for your exact coordinates. Morning and evening golden hour, blue hour, and total daylight.

Sunrise & sunset
Golden hour
Blue hour
Day length

Golden hour is the first and last hour of sunlight — warm, soft, directional light.

Blue hour occurs before sunrise and after sunset — cool ambient light ideal for cityscapes.

Times shift daily with your location and season. Always check the day you plan to shoot.

Light windows are short and shift daily — check exact times before heading out.

Search any destination to see precise sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times

View Sun Times

Search for a location to see sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times.

Sun times are calculated astronomically and are accurate to the minute. Cloud cover affects visibility—check weather conditions before heading out.

Plan Around the Light

Pair sun times with moon phase data for complete night-to-day planning. Check if conditions are worth waking up for using the conditions dashboard.

For city-specific golden hour pages, visit Golden Hour by City. Planning activities? See activity-specific scores or find the best day to visit.

Frequently Asked Questions About Sun Times