Golden hour and light for photographers in Paris
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 | 07:49–08:01 | 100 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Golden hour, morning | 08:01–09:05 | 100 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Golden hour, evening | 18:05–19:09 | 100 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Blue hour, evening | 19:09–19:21 | 100 % | Soft, diffused light |
A great day for an outdoor shoot.
7-day shoot planner
Best day for an outdoor shoot: Wednesday 28 October (10/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 22 October | 08:01–09:05 | 18:05–19:09 | Soft, diffused light | 8/10 |
| Friday 23 October | 08:03–09:07 | 18:03–19:07 | Rain | 1/10 |
| Saturday 24 October | 08:04–09:09 | 18:01–19:05 | Rain | 4/10 |
| Sunday 25 October | 07:06–08:11 | 16:59–18:04 | Clean, warm light | 6/10 |
| Monday 26 October | 07:07–08:12 | 16:57–18:02 | Rain | 5/10 |
| Tuesday 27 October | 07:09–08:14 | 16:55–18:00 | Soft, diffused light | 7/10 |
| Wednesday 28 October | 07:10–08:16 | 16:53–17:58 | 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 08:01–09:05, Evening 18:05–19:09.
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.