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
3:39 AM
Ends
4:29 AM
Peak Blue: 4:04 AM
Evening Blue Hour
Starts
7:17 PM
Ends
8:07 PM
Peak Blue: 7:42 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
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Editorial Note
MyCalcBuddy Editorial Team
This page is maintained as an educational calculator reference.
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Formula Source: Standard Mathematical References
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🔄Last reviewed: May 2026
✓Formula checks are based on standard references and internal QA review.