Golden hour and light for photographers in Berlin
Low cloud: the light will be flat, better shoot in the studio or with flash.
17°overcast, feels 17°, wind 6 km/h
Flat grey light. Low cloud: the light will be flat, better shoot in the studio or with flash.
| Window | Time | Cloud | Light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue hour, morning | 06:35–06:48 | 100 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Golden hour, morning | 06:48–07:54 | 100 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Golden hour, evening | 17:58–19:04 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
| Blue hour, evening | 19:04–19:17 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
A great day for an outdoor shoot.
7-day shoot planner
Best day for an outdoor shoot: Sunday 4 October (10/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 2 October | 06:48–07:54 | 17:58–19:04 | Flat grey light | 8/10 |
| Saturday 3 October | 06:50–07:56 | 17:55–19:02 | Flat grey light | 9/10 |
| Sunday 4 October | 06:51–07:58 | 17:53–18:59 | Clean, warm light | 10/10 |
| Monday 5 October | 06:53–08:00 | 17:50–18:57 | Clean, warm light | 10/10 |
| Tuesday 6 October | 06:55–08:01 | 17:48–18:55 | Clean, warm light | 10/10 |
| Wednesday 7 October | 06:56–08:03 | 17:45–18:52 | Soft, diffused light | 10/10 |
| Thursday 8 October | 06:58–08:05 | 17:43–18:50 | Clean, warm light | 6/10 |
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 06:48–07:54, Evening 17:58–19:04.
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.