Golden hour is the period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when daylight is redder and softer. It lasts 20–60 minutes depending on latitude and season.

Blue hour is the twilight period when the sun is 4–6° below the horizon. The sky glows deep blue, ideal for cityscape photography.

Solar noon is when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. Shadows are shortest and the sun's intensity peaks for the day.

How accurate are these sunrise and sunset times?

Times are calculated using the SunCalc astronomical library, accurate to within ±1 minute for most locations. Calculations use your exact latitude, longitude, and local timezone.

Sunrise & Sunset Times Worldwide

Find exact sunrise, sunset, golden hour, and moon data for any city on Earth.

Popular Cities

Today's sunrise and sunset times for popular destinations

New York

United States

Rise06:57

Set19:10

Daylight12h 13m

London

United Kingdom

Rise05:58

Set18:18

Daylight12h 20m

Tokyo

Japan

Rise05:42

Set17:55

Daylight12h 13m

Sydney

Australia

Rise07:01

Set19:05

Daylight12h 04m

Paris

France

Rise06:49

Set19:07

Daylight12h 19m

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

Singapore

Istanbul

Turkey

Rise07:04

Set19:19

Daylight12h 15m

Toronto

Canada

Rise07:18

Set19:32

Daylight12h 14m

Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

Rise05:58

Set18:02

Daylight12h 04m

What is Golden Hour?

The best times for outdoor photography and activities

What is Golden Hour?: The period shortly after sunrise and before sunset when sunlight is warm, soft, and directional. Duration ranges from 20 minutes near the equator to over 2 hours at high latitudes in summer. Ideal for portraits, landscapes, and architecture.
What is Blue Hour?: The twilight period when the sun is 4-6 degrees below the horizon. The sky glows deep blue as scattered sunlight balances with city lights. Lasts 20-40 minutes twice daily. Best for cityscapes and long-exposure photography.
What is Solar Noon?: The moment when the sun reaches its highest point in the sky. Shadows are shortest and the UV index peaks. Useful for solar energy planning, gardening, and timing activities around peak daylight intensity.

Popular Countries

Afghanistan

Kabul

Albania

Tirana

Algeria

Algiers

Andorra

Andorra la Vella

Angola

Luanda

Antigua and Barbuda

Saint John's

Argentina

Buenos Aires

Armenia

Yerevan

Australia

Canberra

Austria

Vienna

Azerbaijan

Baku

Bahamas

Nassau

Bahrain

Manama

Bangladesh

Dhaka

Barbados

Bridgetown

Belarus

Minsk

Belgium

Brussels

Belize

Belmopan

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