Golden hour and light for photographers in Vilnius
Low cloud: the light will be flat, better shoot in the studio or with flash.
12°overcast, feels 10°, wind 13 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 | 07:24–07:38 | 76 % | Flat grey light |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:38–08:52 | 76 % | Flat grey light |
| Golden hour, evening | 17:14–18:29 | 99 % | Flat grey light |
| Blue hour, evening | 18:29–18:43 | 99 % | Flat grey light |
A great day for an outdoor shoot.
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Best day for an outdoor shoot: Saturday 24 October (10/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday 22 October | 07:38–08:52 | 17:14–18:29 | Flat grey light | 8/10 |
| Friday 23 October | 07:40–08:55 | 17:12–18:26 | Rain | 4/10 |
| Saturday 24 October | 07:42–08:57 | 17:09–18:24 | Clean, warm light | 10/10 |
| Sunday 25 October | 06:44–07:59 | 16:07–17:22 | Clean, warm light | 8/10 |
| Monday 26 October | 06:46–08:01 | 16:04–17:20 | Flat grey light | 2/10 |
| Tuesday 27 October | 06:48–08:04 | 16:02–17:18 | Clean, warm light | 9/10 |
| Wednesday 28 October | 06:50–08:06 | 15:59–17:16 | Rain | 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 07:38–08:52, Evening 17:14–18:29.
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.