Golden hour and light for photographers in Tokyo
High clouds may light up at sunset, worth shooting the sky.
17°partly cloudy, feels 16°, wind 4 km/h
Colourful sky. High clouds may light up at sunset, worth shooting the sky.
| Window | Time | Cloud | Light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue hour, morning | 05:29–05:39 | 55 % | Colourful sky |
| Golden hour, morning | 05:39–06:30 | 55 % | Colourful sky |
| Golden hour, evening | 16:22–17:13 | 37 % | Colourful sky |
| Blue hour, evening | 17:13–17:23 | 37 % | Colourful sky |
A great day for an outdoor shoot.
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Best day for an outdoor shoot: Friday 23 October (10/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 23 October | 05:39–06:30 | 16:22–17:13 | Colourful sky | 10/10 |
| Saturday 24 October | 05:40–06:31 | 16:21–17:12 | Rain | 5/10 |
| Sunday 25 October | 05:40–06:32 | 16:19–17:11 | Rain | 7/10 |
| Monday 26 October | 05:41–06:33 | 16:18–17:09 | Rain | 4/10 |
| Tuesday 27 October | 05:42–06:34 | 16:17–17:08 | Soft, diffused light | 6/10 |
| Wednesday 28 October | 05:43–06:35 | 16:16–17:07 | Clean, warm light | 7/10 |
| Thursday 29 October | 05:44–06:36 | 16:15–17:06 | Colourful sky | 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 05:39–06:30, Evening 16:22–17:13.
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.