Golden Hour & Alpenglow Calculator
Golden hour, alpenglow, and blue hour windows for any city and date
Photographer's light guide
Golden hour — sun 0°–6° above horizon. Warm, low-angle light ideal for landscapes and portraits.
Alpenglow — sun 4°–0° below horizon. The sky and mountain peaks turn vivid pink, red, and orange as sunlight scatters through the lower atmosphere.
Blue hour — sun 6°–4° below horizon. Rich deep blue that pairs beautifully with artificial lights in cityscapes.
All times in the selected city's local timezone.