Golden hour in Amsterdam today
In Amsterdam today (Wednesday, 29 July 2026), the morning golden hour runs from 05:55 to 06:46, and the evening golden hour from 20:46 to 21:36, all in Amsterdam local time.
Golden hour and blue hour times for Amsterdam, Netherlands, in local time. For any other date, use the golden hour calculator.
| Window | Starts | Ends | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morning blue hourcool blue light before sunrise | 05:13 | 05:55 | 43 min |
| Morning golden hourwarm light just after sunrise | 05:55 | 06:46 | 51 min |
| Evening golden hourwarm light just before sunset | 20:46 | 21:36 | 51 min |
| Evening blue hourcool blue light after sunset | 21:36 | 22:19 | 42 min |
Golden hour in Amsterdam
Golden hour is the stretch just after sunrise and again just before sunset when the sun sits low and its light turns warm and soft. Its length depends on latitude and the time of year, so it is worth checking the exact window for Amsterdam rather than assuming a flat sixty minutes. In Amsterdam the evening golden hour is longest around the June solstice, at roughly 1h 4m, and shortest around the December solstice, at about 56 minutes. The higher the sun climbs at noon, the more steeply it drops at the end of the day, so places nearer the equator get shorter golden hours than high-latitude cities in summer.
Frequently asked questions about golden hour in Amsterdam
What time is golden hour in Amsterdam today?
On Wednesday, 29 July 2026, the evening golden hour in Amsterdam runs from 20:46 to 21:36, and the morning golden hour from 05:55 to 06:46, in local time.
How long is golden hour in Amsterdam?
Today the evening golden hour in Amsterdam lasts about 51 minutes. Across the year it ranges from roughly 56 minutes to 1h 4m, shorter near midsummer's high sun and longer when the sun sets at a shallow angle.
When is blue hour in Amsterdam?
The evening blue hour in Amsterdam follows sunset, from 21:36 to 22:19 today, when the sky glows a deep even blue. The morning blue hour comes just before sunrise.
Does golden hour change through the year in Amsterdam?
Yes. As the sun's path shifts with the seasons, both the timing and the length of golden hour move. In Amsterdam the window is longest around the June solstice and shortest around the December solstice, which is why photographers check the exact times for the day they are shooting.
Every time on this page is computed from Amsterdam's coordinates with SunCalc, not estimated or looked up from a table.