Golden hour in West Island — any date#
Golden & blue hour times in West Island, next 12 months#
Local time (Indian/Cocos), including daylight-saving changes. Golden hour = sun between −4° and +6°; blue hour = −6° to −4°.
| Date | Blue hour (am) | Golden hour (am) | Sunrise / sunset | Golden hour (pm) | Blue hour (pm) | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 01 | 05:25–05:33 | 05:33–06:14 | 05:46 / 17:58 | 17:30–18:11 | 18:11–18:19 | 12 h 12 min |
| Oct 15 | 05:16–05:24 | 05:24–06:06 | 05:37 / 17:59 | 17:31–18:12 | 18:12–18:20 | 12 h 22 min |
| Nov 01 | 05:08–05:16 | 05:16–05:58 | 05:30 / 18:02 | 17:33–18:16 | 18:16–18:24 | 12 h 32 min |
| Nov 15 | 05:04–05:13 | 05:13–05:56 | 05:27 / 18:07 | 17:37–18:21 | 18:21–18:29 | 12 h 40 min |
| Dec 01 | 05:05–05:14 | 05:14–05:58 | 05:28 / 18:15 | 17:45–18:29 | 18:29–18:38 | 12 h 47 min |
| Dec 15 | 05:09–05:18 | 05:18–06:03 | 05:32 / 18:22 | 17:52–18:37 | 18:37–18:46 | 12 h 50 min |
| Jan 01 | 05:17–05:26 | 05:26–06:11 | 05:41 / 18:30 | 18:00–18:45 | 18:45–18:54 | 12 h 50 min |
| Jan 15 | 05:26–05:34 | 05:34–06:18 | 05:48 / 18:34 | 18:04–18:48 | 18:48–18:57 | 12 h 46 min |
| Feb 01 | 05:34–05:43 | 05:43–06:26 | 05:57 / 18:35 | 18:05–18:48 | 18:48–18:57 | 12 h 38 min |
| Feb 15 | 05:40–05:48 | 05:48–06:30 | 06:02 / 18:31 | 18:02–18:44 | 18:44–18:53 | 12 h 29 min |
| Mar 01 | 05:43–05:51 | 05:51–06:33 | 06:04 / 18:25 | 17:56–18:38 | 18:38–18:46 | 12 h 20 min |
| Mar 15 | 05:45–05:53 | 05:53–06:34 | 06:06 / 18:16 | 17:48–18:29 | 18:29–18:38 | 12 h 11 min |
| Apr 01 | 05:45–05:54 | 05:54–06:35 | 06:07 / 18:06 | 17:38–18:19 | 18:19–18:27 | 11 h 59 min |
| Apr 15 | 05:46–05:54 | 05:54–06:36 | 06:07 / 17:57 | 17:29–18:10 | 18:10–18:19 | 11 h 50 min |
| May 01 | 05:47–05:56 | 05:56–06:38 | 06:09 / 17:50 | 17:20–18:03 | 18:03–18:11 | 11 h 41 min |
| May 15 | 05:49–05:58 | 05:58–06:41 | 06:12 / 17:45 | 17:16–17:59 | 17:59–18:08 | 11 h 34 min |
| Jun 01 | 05:53–06:02 | 06:02–06:47 | 06:16 / 17:44 | 17:13–17:58 | 17:58–18:06 | 11 h 27 min |
| Jun 15 | 05:57–06:06 | 06:06–06:51 | 06:20 / 17:45 | 17:14–17:59 | 17:59–18:08 | 11 h 25 min |
| Jul 01 | 06:00–06:09 | 06:09–06:54 | 06:23 / 17:49 | 17:18–18:03 | 18:03–18:12 | 11 h 25 min |
| Jul 15 | 06:01–06:10 | 06:10–06:54 | 06:24 / 17:52 | 17:22–18:06 | 18:06–18:15 | 11 h 28 min |
| Aug 01 | 05:59–06:08 | 06:08–06:51 | 06:21 / 17:56 | 17:27–18:10 | 18:10–18:18 | 11 h 35 min |
| Aug 15 | 05:54–06:02 | 06:02–06:45 | 06:16 / 17:58 | 17:29–18:11 | 18:11–18:20 | 11 h 42 min |
| Sep 01 | 05:45–05:53 | 05:53–06:35 | 06:06 / 17:59 | 17:30–18:12 | 18:12–18:20 | 11 h 52 min |
| Sep 15 | 05:36–05:44 | 05:44–06:25 | 05:57 / 17:58 | 17:30–18:11 | 18:11–18:20 | 12 h 01 min |
Light through the year#
Photography light in West Island#
The longest day in the table is around December 15 (12 h 50 min) and the shortest around June 15 (11 h 25 min).
Each golden hour lasts about 41 min near March and up to 45 min near June. At 12.2° S the sun sets at a steep angle, so golden hour is short — be in position early.
Solar noon today is at 11:51 when the sun reaches 82° above the horizon. Midday light is harsh — plan portraits for the golden hours or open shade.
Nearby cities#
Plan the shoot#
Frequently asked questions#
When is golden hour in West Island today?
Morning: 05:32–06:13; evening: 17:30–18:11 (Indian/Cocos).
When is blue hour in West Island?
Today: 05:23–05:32 in the morning and 18:11–18:19 in the evening.
What time is sunset in West Island today?
17:58 local time; sunrise was at 05:45.
How long is golden hour in West Island?
Between 41 min and 45 min per session depending on the season.
Sources & licences#
- GeoNames (city coordinates & time zones) — CC BY 4.0
- NOAA solar calculator algorithm — Public domain
Last updated October 03, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources