Golden hour in Asmara — any date#
Golden & blue hour times in Asmara, next 12 months#
Local time (Africa/Asmara), 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 | 05:52–06:00 | 06:00–06:42 | 06:14 / 18:13 | 17:45–18:26 | 18:26–18:35 | 12 h 00 min |
| Oct 15 | 05:54–06:02 | 06:02–06:44 | 06:16 / 18:03 | 17:35–18:17 | 18:17–18:25 | 11 h 48 min |
| Nov 01 | 05:58–06:06 | 06:06–06:49 | 06:20 / 17:55 | 17:25–18:08 | 18:08–18:17 | 11 h 35 min |
| Nov 15 | 06:03–06:12 | 06:12–06:56 | 06:26 / 17:51 | 17:21–18:05 | 18:05–18:13 | 11 h 25 min |
| Dec 01 | 06:11–06:20 | 06:20–07:05 | 06:34 / 17:51 | 17:20–18:05 | 18:05–18:14 | 11 h 17 min |
| Dec 15 | 06:19–06:28 | 06:28–07:13 | 06:42 / 17:56 | 17:24–18:10 | 18:10–18:19 | 11 h 14 min |
| Jan 01 | 06:27–06:36 | 06:36–07:21 | 06:50 / 18:04 | 17:33–18:19 | 18:19–18:28 | 11 h 14 min |
| Jan 15 | 06:31–06:40 | 06:40–07:24 | 06:54 / 18:13 | 17:42–18:27 | 18:27–18:36 | 11 h 19 min |
| Feb 01 | 06:31–06:39 | 06:39–07:23 | 06:53 / 18:22 | 17:52–18:35 | 18:35–18:44 | 11 h 29 min |
| Feb 15 | 06:27–06:35 | 06:35–07:18 | 06:49 / 18:27 | 17:58–18:41 | 18:41–18:49 | 11 h 39 min |
| Mar 01 | 06:20–06:28 | 06:28–07:10 | 06:41 / 18:31 | 18:03–18:45 | 18:45–18:53 | 11 h 50 min |
| Mar 15 | 06:10–06:19 | 06:19–07:00 | 06:32 / 18:34 | 18:05–18:47 | 18:47–18:55 | 12 h 02 min |
| Apr 01 | 05:58–06:06 | 06:06–06:48 | 06:19 / 18:36 | 18:08–18:49 | 18:49–18:58 | 12 h 17 min |
| Apr 15 | 05:48–05:56 | 05:56–06:38 | 06:10 / 18:38 | 18:09–18:52 | 18:52–19:00 | 12 h 29 min |
| May 01 | 05:38–05:47 | 05:47–06:30 | 06:01 / 18:42 | 18:12–18:55 | 18:55–19:04 | 12 h 41 min |
| May 15 | 05:32–05:41 | 05:41–06:25 | 05:55 / 18:45 | 18:15–18:59 | 18:59–19:08 | 12 h 50 min |
| Jun 01 | 05:29–05:38 | 05:38–06:23 | 05:52 / 18:51 | 18:20–19:05 | 19:05–19:14 | 12 h 59 min |
| Jun 15 | 05:30–05:39 | 05:39–06:24 | 05:53 / 18:55 | 18:24–19:10 | 19:10–19:19 | 13 h 02 min |
| Jul 01 | 05:33–05:42 | 05:42–06:28 | 05:57 / 18:58 | 18:27–19:13 | 19:13–19:22 | 13 h 01 min |
| Jul 15 | 05:38–05:47 | 05:47–06:32 | 06:01 / 18:58 | 18:28–19:13 | 19:13–19:22 | 12 h 57 min |
| Aug 01 | 05:43–05:52 | 05:52–06:36 | 06:06 / 18:54 | 18:24–19:08 | 19:08–19:17 | 12 h 48 min |
| Aug 15 | 05:47–05:55 | 05:55–06:38 | 06:09 / 18:48 | 18:18–19:01 | 19:01–19:10 | 12 h 39 min |
| Sep 01 | 05:49–05:58 | 05:58–06:40 | 06:11 / 18:36 | 18:08–18:50 | 18:50–18:58 | 12 h 25 min |
| Sep 15 | 05:51–05:59 | 05:59–06:41 | 06:12 / 18:26 | 17:57–18:39 | 18:39–18:47 | 12 h 13 min |
Light through the year#
Photography light in Asmara#
The longest day in the table is around June 15 (13 h 02 min) and the shortest around December 15 (11 h 14 min).
Each golden hour lasts about 42 min near March and up to 46 min near December. At 15.3° N the sun sets at a steep angle, so golden hour is short — be in position early.
Solar noon today is at 12:13 when the sun reaches 71° 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 Asmara today?
Morning: 06:01–06:42; evening: 17:43–18:25 (Africa/Asmara).
When is blue hour in Asmara?
Today: 05:52–06:01 in the morning and 18:25–18:33 in the evening.
What time is sunset in Asmara today?
18:12 local time; sunrise was at 06:14.
How long is golden hour in Asmara?
Between 42 min and 46 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