🌅 Golden Hour Calculator
Precisely compute Golden Hour & Blue Hour times — a photographer's light companion
What is Golden Hour Calculator?
Golden Hour Calculator is a free online tool that runs entirely in your browser. No download or signup needed — enter a city or coordinates and pick a date to get golden hour, blue hour, sunrise and sunset times instantly. All data is processed locally.
Use Cases
- Plan photoshoots to capture the warm, soft golden hour light
- Schedule outdoor film and commercial shoots at the best light
- Find blue hour windows for cityscape and twilight photography
- Check sunrise and sunset times on mobile without an app
Key Features
- Completely Free: No registration, no limits
- Privacy Safe: Data never leaves your browser
- Cross-Platform: Any modern browser
- Zero Dependencies: Open and use
❓ Frequently asked questions
What is the Golden Hour?
The golden hour is the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when daylight is warmer and softer, creating a golden tint. It is ideal for portrait and landscape photography. Typically defined as the sun being between 0° and 6° above the horizon.
What is the Blue Hour?
The blue hour is the period before sunrise and after sunset when the sky takes on deep blue tones. Typically defined as the sun being between 4° and 8° below the horizon. It is perfect for cityscape and twilight photography.
How do I use GPS auto-location?
Click the location button next to the search box. Your browser will request permission to access your location. Once granted, your coordinates are filled in automatically and the light times for your area are calculated instantly.
Is my location uploaded anywhere?
No. All calculations run locally in your browser. Your coordinates are never sent to a server or stored.
Why do the times differ slightly from my weather app?
Different tools model atmospheric refraction and the sun's altitude a little differently, so sunrise and sunset may vary by one or two minutes for the same location. That is normal.