Golden hour and light for photographers in Riga
Low cloud: the light will be flat, better shoot in the studio or with flash.
12°overcast, feels 9°, wind 19 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 | 07:32–07:47 | 96 % | Flat grey light |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:47–09:06 | 96 % | Flat grey light |
| Golden hour, evening | 17:10–18:29 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
| Blue hour, evening | 18:29–18:44 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
A great day for an outdoor shoot.
7-day shoot planner
Best day for an outdoor shoot: Saturday 24 October (9/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 22 October | 07:47–09:06 | 17:10–18:29 | Flat grey light | 8/10 |
| Friday 23 October | 07:49–09:09 | 17:07–18:27 | Rain | 4/10 |
| Saturday 24 October | 07:51–09:11 | 17:04–18:25 | Colourful sky | 9/10 |
| Sunday 25 October | 06:53–08:14 | 16:01–17:22 | Soft, diffused light | 6/10 |
| Monday 26 October | 06:55–08:16 | 15:59–17:20 | Flat grey light | 2/10 |
| Tuesday 27 October | 06:57–08:19 | 15:56–17:18 | Clean, warm light | 9/10 |
| Wednesday 28 October | 06:59–08:22 | 15:53–17:15 | 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 07:47–09:06, Evening 17:10–18:29.
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.