Today, Friday, October 30, 2026, golden hour in Russia runs from 07:31 to 08:27 in the morning (56 min) and from 15:58 to 16:54 in the evening (56 min), in local time (based on Moscow). Blue hour follows, from 17:18 to 17:48.
Golden hour and blue hour today
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Today's timeline
| Event | Time | Sun elevation |
|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hour begins | 06:37 | −8° |
| Morning blue hour ends | 07:06 | −4° |
| Sunrise: morning golden hour begins | 07:31 | −0.8° |
| Morning golden hour ends | 08:27 | +6° |
| Solar noon | 12:13 | highest of the day |
| Evening golden hour begins | 15:58 | +6° |
| Sunset: evening golden hour ends | 16:54 | −0.8° |
| Evening blue hour begins | 17:18 | −4° |
| Evening blue hour ends | 17:48 | −8° |
Next 7 days
| Date | Golden morning | Golden evening | Blue morning | Blue evening | Golden (evening) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 30 | 07:31 – 08:27 | 15:58 – 16:54 | 06:37 – 07:06 | 17:18 – 17:48 | 56 min |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 07:33 – 08:29 | 15:55 – 16:52 | 06:39 – 07:08 | 17:16 – 17:46 | 56 min |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 07:35 – 08:32 | 15:53 – 16:50 | 06:41 – 07:10 | 17:14 – 17:44 | 57 min |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 07:37 – 08:34 | 15:50 – 16:47 | 06:43 – 07:12 | 17:12 – 17:42 | 57 min |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 07:39 – 08:37 | 15:48 – 16:45 | 06:44 – 07:14 | 17:10 – 17:40 | 58 min |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 07:41 – 08:39 | 15:45 – 16:43 | 06:46 – 07:16 | 17:08 – 17:38 | 58 min |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 07:43 – 08:42 | 15:43 – 16:41 | 06:48 – 07:18 | 17:06 – 17:36 | 58 min |
How long golden hour lasts in Russia through the year
At 55.76° N, 37.62° E, the evening golden hour is longest in December (78 minutes around the 15th) and shortest in September (48 minutes). Today the Sun climbs from the horizon to 6° in 56 minutes, which is about 7.3° 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 | 08:49 | 69 min | 69 min | 16:28 |
| February | 07:54 | 55 min | 55 min | 17:33 |
| March | 06:45 | 49 min | 49 min | 18:32 |
| April | 05:25 | 50 min | 50 min | 19:35 |
| May | 04:18 | 57 min | 57 min | 20:34 |
| June | 03:44 | 64 min | 64 min | 21:15 |
| July | 04:05 | 60 min | 60 min | 21:04 |
| August | 05:01 | 52 min | 52 min | 20:05 |
| September | 06:00 | 49 min | 48 min | 18:47 |
| October | 06:59 | 52 min | 52 min | 17:29 |
| November | 08:04 | 63 min | 63 min | 16:22 |
| December | 08:53 | 78 min | 78 min | 15:56 |
Making the most of golden hour in Russia today
- Evening: be in position by 15:33, 25 minutes before the window opens at 15:58. Sunset is at 16:54, and blue hour keeps going until 17:48.
- Morning: the light is cooler and the air usually cleaner. The window opens at sunrise (07:31) and lasts until 08:27.
- Avoid solar noon (12:13), 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 Moscow (55.76° N, 37.62° E) and shown in the local time zone (Europe/Moscow, UTC+3). 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. Other cities in Russia differ by about 4 minutes per degree of longitude and by their latitude. In countries that span several time zones, the clock time also depends on the zone. Values are accurate to within about a minute and do not account for mountains, buildings or clouds.
See also
- Sunrise and sunset in Russia
- Current time in Russia
- Golden hour in every state and country
- Moon phase today · Longest day of the year · Shortest day of the year
Other places
Coordinates used: 55.76° N, 37.62° E