How to plan a photo shoot around golden hour
Pick the evening in the month table, then ask that day with your hour and subject height: the window, the Sun's bearing, shadow length and moonrise.
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How to get the most from each tool on this site: why it exists, what to type in, how to read the answer, and the questions people search for.
Each article takes one question about a tool on this site and answers it: why you would need the tool, what to type in, and how to read what comes back.
Many start from a question people type into a search engine, such as why an IBAN was refused or what time golden hour starts. The answer runs through the tool, so you can check it on your own case.
What time is golden hour today, and how long does it last?
Type your city and today's date: the calculator gives both golden hour windows in local time. On 30 September 2026: 64 minutes in Reykjavik, 27 in Nairobi.
Golden hour apps compared: when a free calculator is enough
PhotoPills, Sun Surveyor and The Photographer's Ephemeris cost $9.99 to $10.99. A free calculator answers the planning; the apps add on-location AR.
When is Chicagohenge and Manhattanhenge? 2026–2027 dates
Chicagohenge: 19–23 September 2026 and 19–23 March 2027. Manhattanhenge: 25 May–8 June and 3–17 July 2027. How to get the dates, and your own street's.