Golden Hour Calculator

How to Use the Golden Hour Calculator

The Golden Hour Calculator is a tool designed to help you determine the optimal lighting conditions for photography during the golden hours, typically one hour after sunrise and one hour before sunset. Follow the steps below to effectively use the calculator.

Step 1: Enter Location Coordinates

• Latitude: Enter the latitude of the location where you want to calculate the golden hours. Ensure that the value is between -90 and 90. This field is required.
• Longitude: Enter the longitude of the location. Make sure the value is between -180 and 180. Similar to latitude, this is a required field.

Step 2: Specify the Date

Choose the date for which you want to calculate the golden hours. This is a mandatory field. You can enter the date in the format provided by the date input field on your device or application.

Step 3: Select the Time Zone

• Open the time zone selection dropdown menu.
• Select the appropriate time zone based on your current or desired location. Options range from UTC-12:00 to UTC+12:00.
• This field is required to accurately compute the golden hour timings.

Step 4: Review the Results

• Morning Golden Hour Start: This field will display the time when the morning golden hour starts, calculated as one hour before the sunrise time.
• Morning Golden Hour End: Here, you will find the time the morning golden hour ends, which is one hour after sunrise time.
• Evening Golden Hour Start: View the start time of the evening golden hour, calculated as one hour before sunset.
• Evening Golden Hour End: This shows the time the evening golden hour ends, one hour after sunset time.
• Total Golden Hour Duration: This field quantifies the total duration of the golden hours across both morning and evening, totaling 240 minutes.

By following these steps, you can easily determine the best lighting conditions in your chosen location for photography. Enjoy capturing breathtaking scenes during the golden hours!