Golden hour and light for photographers in Milan
High clouds may light up at sunset, worth shooting the sky.
17°partly cloudy, feels 17°, wind 3 km/h
Colourful sky. High clouds may light up at sunset, worth shooting the sky.
| Window | Time | Cloud | Light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue hour, morning | 06:53–07:04 | 62 % | Colourful sky |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:04–08:02 | 73 % | Colourful sky |
| Golden hour, evening | 18:24–19:21 | 75 % | Colourful sky |
| Blue hour, evening | 19:21–19:33 | 75 % | Colourful sky |
A great day for an outdoor shoot.
7-day shoot planner
Best day for an outdoor shoot: Friday 2 October (10/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 2 October | 07:04–08:02 | 18:24–19:21 | Colourful sky | 10/10 |
| Saturday 3 October | 07:05–08:03 | 18:22–19:19 | Soft, diffused light | 10/10 |
| Sunday 4 October | 07:07–08:04 | 18:20–19:18 | Clean, warm light | 10/10 |
| Monday 5 October | 07:08–08:06 | 18:18–19:16 | Soft, diffused light | 10/10 |
| Tuesday 6 October | 07:09–08:07 | 18:16–19:14 | Soft, diffused light | 10/10 |
| Wednesday 7 October | 07:10–08:08 | 18:14–19:12 | Colourful sky | 10/10 |
| Thursday 8 October | 07:12–08:10 | 18:12–19:10 | Soft, diffused light | 5/10 |
How we calculate it
The golden hour is when the sun is between 4° below and 6° above the horizon: warm light, long soft shadows. The blue hour is when the sun is 6° to 4° below the horizon: a deep blue sky for city and evening portraits. Times come from the NOAA solar equations for each city; the light quality from the forecast of low, mid and high cloud at that time.
Frequently asked
01When is golden hour today?
Morning 07:04–08:02, Evening 18:24–19:21.
02Can I shoot on an overcast day?
Yes. An even cloud layer works like a huge softbox: soft light with no harsh shadows, flattering for portraits and skin. You just won't get golden-hour colour.