Blue Hour Calculator

Find the magical blue hour times for stunning photography at any location.

Location & Date

What is Blue Hour?

Blue hour occurs when the sun is 4-8 degrees below the horizon, creating a predominantly blue sky. It happens twice daily - before sunrise and after sunset - and is ideal for cityscape and architectural photography.

Morning Blue Hour

Starts
6:19 AM
Ends
7:09 AM
Peak Blue: 6:44 AM

Evening Blue Hour

Starts
5:09 PM
Ends
5:59 PM
Peak Blue: 5:34 PM

Blue Hour Tips

Use a Tripod
Low light requires longer exposures for sharp images
Capture City Lights
Buildings and street lights contrast beautifully with blue sky
White Balance
Set white balance to daylight to preserve the blue tones