Golden hour and light for photographers in Stockholm
Low cloud: the light will be flat, better shoot in the studio or with flash.
12°overcast, feels 9°, wind 21 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 | 06:59–07:16 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:16–08:42 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
| Golden hour, evening | 16:23–17:49 | 100 % | Flat grey light |
| Blue hour, evening | 17:49–18:05 | 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 | 07:16–08:42 | 16:23–17:49 | Flat grey light | 8/10 |
| Friday 23 October | 07:18–08:45 | 16:19–17:46 | Soft, diffused light | 5/10 |
| Saturday 24 October | 07:20–08:48 | 16:16–17:44 | Soft, diffused light | 9/10 |
| Sunday 25 October | 06:23–07:50 | 15:13–16:41 | Rain | 2/10 |
| Monday 26 October | 06:25–07:53 | 15:10–16:39 | Flat grey light | 3/10 |
| Tuesday 27 October | 06:27–07:56 | 15:07–16:36 | Flat grey light | 7/10 |
| Wednesday 28 October | 06:30–07:59 | 15:04–16:34 | Rain | 5/10 |
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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 07:16–08:42, Evening 16:23–17:49.
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.