Golden hour in Palikir — any date#
Golden & blue hour times in Palikir, next 12 months#
Local time (Pacific/Pohnpei), 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 | 05:54–06:02 | 06:02–06:42 | 06:15 / 18:18 | 17:51–18:31 | 18:31–18:39 | 12 h 04 min |
| Oct 15 | 05:52–06:01 | 06:01–06:41 | 06:13 / 18:12 | 17:44–18:25 | 18:25–18:33 | 11 h 58 min |
| Nov 01 | 05:53–06:01 | 06:01–06:43 | 06:14 / 18:07 | 17:38–18:20 | 18:20–18:28 | 11 h 53 min |
| Nov 15 | 05:55–06:04 | 06:04–06:46 | 06:17 / 18:06 | 17:36–18:19 | 18:19–18:28 | 11 h 49 min |
| Dec 01 | 06:01–06:09 | 06:09–06:53 | 06:23 / 18:08 | 17:39–18:22 | 18:22–18:31 | 11 h 45 min |
| Dec 15 | 06:07–06:16 | 06:16–07:00 | 06:30 / 18:14 | 17:43–18:27 | 18:27–18:36 | 11 h 44 min |
| Jan 01 | 06:16–06:24 | 06:24–07:08 | 06:38 / 18:22 | 17:52–18:36 | 18:36–18:45 | 11 h 44 min |
| Jan 15 | 06:21–06:29 | 06:29–07:13 | 06:43 / 18:29 | 17:59–18:43 | 18:43–18:51 | 11 h 46 min |
| Feb 01 | 06:24–06:32 | 06:32–07:14 | 06:45 / 18:35 | 18:06–18:49 | 18:49–18:57 | 11 h 50 min |
| Feb 15 | 06:23–06:31 | 06:31–07:12 | 06:44 / 18:38 | 18:10–18:51 | 18:51–18:59 | 11 h 54 min |
| Mar 01 | 06:19–06:27 | 06:27–07:08 | 06:40 / 18:39 | 18:11–18:52 | 18:52–19:00 | 11 h 59 min |
| Mar 15 | 06:13–06:21 | 06:21–07:01 | 06:34 / 18:38 | 18:11–18:51 | 18:51–18:59 | 12 h 04 min |
| Apr 01 | 06:05–06:13 | 06:13–06:53 | 06:26 / 18:36 | 18:09–18:49 | 18:49–18:57 | 12 h 11 min |
| Apr 15 | 05:58–06:06 | 06:06–06:47 | 06:19 / 18:35 | 18:07–18:48 | 18:48–18:56 | 12 h 16 min |
| May 01 | 05:52–06:00 | 06:00–06:42 | 06:13 / 18:35 | 18:06–18:48 | 18:48–18:57 | 12 h 22 min |
| May 15 | 05:48–05:57 | 05:57–06:39 | 06:10 / 18:36 | 18:07–18:50 | 18:50–18:58 | 12 h 26 min |
| Jun 01 | 05:47–05:56 | 05:56–06:39 | 06:10 / 18:40 | 18:10–18:53 | 18:53–19:02 | 12 h 30 min |
| Jun 15 | 05:49–05:58 | 05:58–06:41 | 06:12 / 18:43 | 18:13–18:57 | 18:57–19:06 | 12 h 31 min |
| Jul 01 | 05:52–06:01 | 06:01–06:45 | 06:15 / 18:46 | 18:16–19:00 | 19:00–19:09 | 12 h 31 min |
| Jul 15 | 05:56–06:04 | 06:04–06:48 | 06:18 / 18:47 | 18:18–19:01 | 19:01–19:10 | 12 h 29 min |
| Aug 01 | 05:59–06:07 | 06:07–06:50 | 06:21 / 18:46 | 18:17–18:59 | 18:59–19:08 | 12 h 25 min |
| Aug 15 | 05:59–06:08 | 06:08–06:49 | 06:21 / 18:42 | 18:14–18:55 | 18:55–19:03 | 12 h 21 min |
| Sep 01 | 05:59–06:07 | 06:07–06:47 | 06:20 / 18:34 | 18:07–18:47 | 18:47–18:56 | 12 h 15 min |
| Sep 15 | 05:57–06:05 | 06:05–06:45 | 06:17 / 18:27 | 18:00–18:40 | 18:40–18:48 | 12 h 10 min |
Light through the year#
Photography light in Palikir#
The longest day in the table is around June 15 (12 h 31 min) and the shortest around December 15 (11 h 44 min).
Each golden hour lasts about 40 min near March and up to 44 min near December. At 6.9° N the sun sets at a steep angle, so golden hour is short — be in position early.
Solar noon today is at 12:16 when the sun reaches 79° 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 Palikir today?
Morning: 06:02–06:42; evening: 17:50–18:30 (Pacific/Pohnpei).
When is blue hour in Palikir?
Today: 05:54–06:02 in the morning and 18:30–18:38 in the evening.
What time is sunset in Palikir today?
18:17 local time; sunrise was at 06:15.
How long is golden hour in Palikir?
Between 40 min and 44 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