Golden hour and light for photographers in Tallinn
Rain during the golden hour: plan an indoor shoot or another day.
9°overcast, feels 6°, wind 16 km/h
Rain. Rain during the golden hour: plan an indoor shoot or another day.
| Window | Time | Cloud | Light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue hour, morning | 07:05–07:21 | 100 % | Rain |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:21–08:43 | 100 % | Rain |
| Golden hour, evening | 17:33–18:55 | 100 % | Rain |
| Blue hour, evening | 18:55–19:11 | 100 % | Rain |
An outdoor shoot is possible; have a plan B.
7-day shoot planner
Best day for an outdoor shoot: Tuesday 13 October (9/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday 10 October | 07:21–08:43 | 17:33–18:55 | Rain | 6/10 |
| Sunday 11 October | 07:23–08:45 | 17:30–18:52 | Rain | 8/10 |
| Monday 12 October | 07:26–08:48 | 17:27–18:49 | Rain | 4/10 |
| Tuesday 13 October | 07:28–08:51 | 17:24–18:47 | Colourful sky | 9/10 |
| Wednesday 14 October | 07:30–08:53 | 17:21–18:44 | Rain | 1/10 |
| Thursday 15 October | 07:33–08:56 | 17:18–18:41 | Flat grey light | 6/10 |
| Friday 16 October | 07:35–08:59 | 17:14–18:38 | Rain | 1/10 |
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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 07:21–08:43, Evening 17:33–18:55.
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.