Today, Thursday, October 29, 2026, golden hour in Mato Grosso do Sul runs from 04:57 to 05:27 in the morning (30 min) and from 17:16 to 17:46 in the evening (30 min), in local time (based on Campo Grande). Blue hour follows, from 18:00 to 18:18.
Golden hour and blue hour today
It's blue hour now
Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 04:26 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 04:43 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 04:57 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 05:27 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 11:22 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 17:16 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 17:46 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 18:00 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 18:18 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 29 | 04:57 – 05:27 | 17:16 – 17:46 | 04:26 – 04:43 | 18:00 – 18:18 | 30 min |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 04:57 – 05:27 | 17:17 – 17:47 | 04:25 – 04:43 | 18:01 – 18:19 | 30 min |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 04:56 – 05:26 | 17:17 – 17:47 | 04:24 – 04:42 | 18:01 – 18:19 | 30 min |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 04:56 – 05:26 | 17:17 – 17:48 | 04:24 – 04:42 | 18:02 – 18:20 | 30 min |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 04:55 – 05:25 | 17:18 – 17:48 | 04:23 – 04:41 | 18:02 – 18:20 | 30 min |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 04:55 – 05:25 | 17:18 – 17:49 | 04:22 – 04:41 | 18:03 – 18:21 | 30 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 04:54 – 05:24 | 17:19 – 17:49 | 04:22 – 04:40 | 18:03 – 18:21 | 30 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Mato Grosso do Sul through the year
At 20.47° S, 54.62° W, the evening golden hour is longest in June (33 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in March (29 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 30 minutes, which is about 13.7° of elevation per hour; on the equator at an equinox that rate is close to 15° per hour. The farther the rate falls below 15°, the longer the soft light lasts.
| Month | Sunrise | Golden morning | Golden evening | Sunset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 05:10 | 31 min | 31 min | 18:24 |
| February | 05:29 | 30 min | 30 min | 18:15 |
| March | 05:40 | 29 min | 29 min | 17:53 |
| April | 05:49 | 30 min | 30 min | 17:26 |
| May | 06:00 | 31 min | 31 min | 17:09 |
| June | 06:12 | 33 min | 33 min | 17:05 |
| July | 06:14 | 32 min | 32 min | 17:14 |
| August | 06:00 | 30 min | 30 min | 17:25 |
| September | 05:34 | 29 min | 29 min | 17:33 |
| October | 05:07 | 29 min | 29 min | 17:40 |
| November | 04:50 | 31 min | 31 min | 17:55 |
| December | 04:52 | 32 min | 32 min | 18:14 |
Making the most of golden hour in Mato Grosso do Sul today
- Evening: be in position by 16:51, 25 minutes before the window opens at 17:16. Sunset is at 17:46, and blue hour keeps going until 18:18.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (04:57) and lasts until 05:27.
- Avoid solar noon (11:22), when the Sun is highest, shadows are short and contrast is harsh.
- Shoot with the Sun behind or beside the subject for a glow, and expose for the highlights. More tips are on the golden hour guide.
Time zone and coordinates
All times are calculated astronomically for Campo Grande (20.47° S, 54.62° W) and shown in the local time zone (America/Campo_Grande, UTC-4). Golden hour is defined here as the period from sunrise until the Sun is 6° above the horizon and from 6° until sunset, and blue hour as the Sun between 4° and 8° below the horizon. They refer to the state capital; in other cities of Mato Grosso do Sul the times shift by about 4 minutes per degree of longitude. Values are accurate to within about a minute and do not account for mountains, buildings or clouds.
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Mato Grosso do Sul
- Current time in Mato Grosso do Sul
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Neighbouring states
All states
Coordinates used: 20.47° S, 54.62° W