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This tool applies a standard formula from the relevant domain. The computation is deterministic — given the same inputs, the result is always identical. The formula accounts for the primary variables that determine the output.
Golden hour ≈ sun elevation 0°–6° (solar geometry)The calculation requires: Latitude, Date. Each parameter contributes to the final result according to the formula above. Accuracy depends on the precision of your input measurements.
Updated: July 2026
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Find golden hour and blue hour times for any location and date. Free golden hour calculator for landscape, portrait, and wedding photography planning. It applies the calculation formula (Golden hour ≈ sun elevation 0°–6° (solar geometry)). For example: nyc (40.7°n) on summer solstice — A typical use case demonstrating the calculator with representative values.