Golden hour and light for photographers in Riga
Low cloud: the light will be flat, better shoot in the studio or with flash.
10°overcast, feels 6°, wind 22 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 | 07:15–07:30 | 100 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:30–08:47 | 100 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Golden hour, evening | 17:32–18:49 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
| Blue hour, evening | 18:49–19:04 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
An outdoor shoot is possible; have a plan B.
7-day shoot planner
Best day for an outdoor shoot: Friday 16 October (10/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 14 October | 07:30–08:47 | 17:32–18:49 | Flat grey light | 6/10 |
| Thursday 15 October | 07:32–08:49 | 17:30–18:47 | Flat grey light | 9/10 |
| Friday 16 October | 07:34–08:52 | 17:27–18:44 | Clean, warm light | 10/10 |
| Saturday 17 October | 07:36–08:54 | 17:24–18:42 | Soft, diffused light | 10/10 |
| Sunday 18 October | 07:38–08:56 | 17:21–18:39 | Clean, warm light | 8/10 |
| Monday 19 October | 07:40–08:59 | 17:18–18:37 | Clean, warm light | 9/10 |
| Tuesday 20 October | 07:43–09:01 | 17:15–18:34 | Clean, warm 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 07:30–08:47, Evening 17:32–18:49.
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.