Golden hour and light for photographers in Berlin
High clouds may light up at sunset, worth shooting the sky.
12°overcast, feels 9°, wind 12 km/h
Colourful sky. High clouds may light up at sunset, worth shooting the sky.
| Window | Time | Cloud | Light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue hour, morning | 07:09–07:22 | 100 % | Rain |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:22–08:32 | 100 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Golden hour, evening | 17:10–18:20 | 39 % | Colourful sky |
| Blue hour, evening | 18:20–18:33 | 39 % | Colourful sky |
A great day for an outdoor shoot.
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Best day for an outdoor shoot: Thursday 22 October (9/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 22 October | 07:22–08:32 | 17:10–18:20 | Colourful sky | 9/10 |
| Friday 23 October | 07:24–08:34 | 17:07–18:18 | Rain | 9/10 |
| Saturday 24 October | 07:26–08:36 | 17:05–18:16 | Soft, diffused light | 0/10 |
| Sunday 25 October | 06:27–07:38 | 16:03–17:13 | Colourful sky | 0/10 |
| Monday 26 October | 06:29–07:40 | 16:00–17:12 | Soft, diffused light | 8/10 |
| Tuesday 27 October | 06:31–07:42 | 15:58–17:10 | Soft, diffused light | 9/10 |
| Wednesday 28 October | 06:33–07:45 | 15:56–17:08 | Soft, diffused light | 9/10 |
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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 07:22–08:32, Evening 17:10–18:20.
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.