Golden hour and light for photographers in Paris
High clouds may light up at sunset, worth shooting the sky.
17°overcast, feels 15°, wind 15 km/h
Colourful sky. High clouds may light up at sunset, worth shooting the sky.
| Window | Time | Cloud | Light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue hour, morning | 07:31–07:43 | 57 % | Clean, warm light |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:43–08:46 | 57 % | Clean, warm light |
| Golden hour, evening | 18:30–19:32 | 53 % | Colourful sky |
| Blue hour, evening | 19:32–19:44 | 0 % | Clean, warm light |
A great day for an outdoor shoot.
7-day shoot planner
Best day for an outdoor shoot: Monday 12 October (10/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 10 October | 07:43–08:46 | 18:30–19:32 | Colourful sky | 8/10 |
| Sunday 11 October | 07:45–08:47 | 18:28–19:30 | Clean, warm light | 9/10 |
| Monday 12 October | 07:46–08:49 | 18:26–19:28 | Soft, diffused light | 10/10 |
| Tuesday 13 October | 07:48–08:50 | 18:23–19:26 | Soft, diffused light | 10/10 |
| Wednesday 14 October | 07:49–08:52 | 18:21–19:24 | Clean, warm light | 10/10 |
| Thursday 15 October | 07:51–08:54 | 18:19–19:22 | Clean, warm light | 10/10 |
| Friday 16 October | 07:52–08:55 | 18:17–19:20 | Clean, warm light | 10/10 |
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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 07:43–08:46, Evening 18:30–19:32.
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.
