Golden hour and light for photographers in Vilnius
Overcast: no golden hour, but the whole day works like a big softbox, great for portraits.
16°overcast, feels 15°, wind 6 km/h
Soft, diffused light. Overcast: no golden hour, but the whole day works like a big softbox, great for portraits.
| Window | Time | Cloud | Light |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue hour, morning | 06:47–07:00 | 98 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Golden hour, morning | 07:00–08:10 | 77 % | Colourful sky |
| Golden hour, evening | 18:06–19:16 | 87 % | Soft, diffused light |
| Blue hour, evening | 19:16–19:30 | 87 % | Soft, diffused light |
A great day for an outdoor shoot.
7-day shoot planner
Best day for an outdoor shoot: Friday 2 October (10/10).
| Day | Morning golden | Evening golden | Evening light | Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friday 2 October | 07:00–08:10 | 18:06–19:16 | Soft, diffused light | 10/10 |
| Saturday 3 October | 07:02–08:12 | 18:04–19:14 | Clean, warm light | 10/10 |
| Sunday 4 October | 07:04–08:14 | 18:01–19:11 | Clean, warm light | 10/10 |
| Monday 5 October | 07:06–08:16 | 17:58–19:09 | Soft, diffused light | 9/10 |
| Tuesday 6 October | 07:08–08:18 | 17:56–19:06 | Flat grey light | 6/10 |
| Wednesday 7 October | 07:10–08:20 | 17:53–19:04 | Clean, warm light | 8/10 |
| Thursday 8 October | 07:12–08:22 | 17:51–19:01 | Clean, warm light | 9/10 |
How we calculate it
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 07:00–08:10, Evening 18:06–19:16.
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.