Golden hour and light for photographers in Milan
High clouds may light up at sunset, worth shooting the sky.
21°partly cloudy, feels 21°, wind 5 km/h
Colourful sky. High clouds may light up at sunset, worth shooting the sky.
| Window | Time | Cloud | Light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue hour, morning | 07:09–07:21 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:21–08:19 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
| Golden hour, evening | 17:59–18:58 | 71 % | Colourful sky |
| Blue hour, evening | 18:58–19:09 | 90 % | Soft, diffused light |
A great day for an outdoor shoot.
7-day shoot planner
Best day for an outdoor shoot: Thursday 15 October (10/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 15 October | 07:21–08:19 | 17:59–18:58 | Colourful sky | 10/10 |
| Friday 16 October | 07:22–08:21 | 17:57–18:56 | Soft, diffused light | 10/10 |
| Saturday 17 October | 07:23–08:22 | 17:55–18:54 | Colourful sky | 10/10 |
| Sunday 18 October | 07:25–08:24 | 17:53–18:52 | Soft, diffused light | 5/10 |
| Monday 19 October | 07:26–08:25 | 17:51–18:51 | Soft, diffused light | 7/10 |
| Tuesday 20 October | 07:27–08:26 | 17:50–18:49 | Soft, diffused light | 9/10 |
| Wednesday 21 October | 07:28–08:28 | 17:48–18:47 | Flat grey light | 7/10 |
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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 07:21–08:19, Evening 17:59–18:58.
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.