Golden hour and light for photographers in Stockholm
Overcast: no golden hour, but the whole day works like a big softbox, great for portraits.
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Soft, diffused light. Overcast: no golden hour, but the whole day works like a big softbox, great for portraits.
| Window | Time | Cloud | Light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue hour, morning | 06:14–06:29 | 2 % | Clean, warm light |
| Golden hour, morning | 06:29–07:49 | 1 % | Clean, warm light |
| Golden hour, evening | 17:25–18:45 | 89 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Blue hour, evening | 18:45–19:01 | 74 % | 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 | 06:29–07:49 | 17:25–18:45 | Soft, diffused light | 10/10 |
| Saturday 3 October | 06:32–07:52 | 17:22–18:42 | Soft, diffused light | 10/10 |
| Sunday 4 October | 06:34–07:54 | 17:19–18:39 | Soft, diffused light | 8/10 |
| Monday 5 October | 06:36–07:57 | 17:16–18:36 | Flat grey light | 7/10 |
| Tuesday 6 October | 06:39–07:59 | 17:13–18:33 | Clean, warm light | 9/10 |
| Wednesday 7 October | 06:41–08:02 | 17:10–18:30 | Soft, diffused light | 5/10 |
| Thursday 8 October | 06:43–08:04 | 17:07–18:28 | Rain | 0/10 |
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 06:29–07:49, Evening 17:25–18:45.
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.