Golden hour in Monrovia — any date#
Golden & blue hour times in Monrovia, next 12 months#
Local time (Africa/Monrovia), 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 | 06:10–06:18 | 06:18–06:58 | 06:30 / 18:34 | 18:07–18:47 | 18:47–18:55 | 12 h 04 min |
| Oct 15 | 06:08–06:16 | 06:16–06:57 | 06:29 / 18:28 | 18:00–18:41 | 18:41–18:49 | 11 h 59 min |
| Nov 01 | 06:08–06:16 | 06:16–06:58 | 06:29 / 18:23 | 17:55–18:36 | 18:36–18:45 | 11 h 54 min |
| Nov 15 | 06:10–06:19 | 06:19–07:01 | 06:32 / 18:22 | 17:53–18:36 | 18:36–18:44 | 11 h 50 min |
| Dec 01 | 06:16–06:24 | 06:24–07:08 | 06:38 / 18:25 | 17:56–18:39 | 18:39–18:48 | 11 h 47 min |
| Dec 15 | 06:22–06:31 | 06:31–07:15 | 06:45 / 18:31 | 18:01–18:45 | 18:45–18:53 | 11 h 46 min |
| Jan 01 | 06:31–06:39 | 06:39–07:23 | 06:53 / 18:39 | 18:09–18:53 | 18:53–19:02 | 11 h 46 min |
| Jan 15 | 06:36–06:44 | 06:44–07:28 | 06:58 / 18:46 | 18:16–19:00 | 19:00–19:08 | 11 h 48 min |
| Feb 01 | 06:39–06:47 | 06:47–07:29 | 07:01 / 18:52 | 18:23–19:05 | 19:05–19:14 | 11 h 52 min |
| Feb 15 | 06:38–06:46 | 06:46–07:27 | 06:59 / 18:55 | 18:26–19:08 | 19:08–19:16 | 11 h 55 min |
| Mar 01 | 06:34–06:42 | 06:42–07:23 | 06:55 / 18:55 | 18:27–19:08 | 19:08–19:16 | 12 h 00 min |
| Mar 15 | 06:29–06:37 | 06:37–07:17 | 06:49 / 18:54 | 18:27–19:07 | 19:07–19:15 | 12 h 05 min |
| Apr 01 | 06:20–06:29 | 06:29–07:09 | 06:41 / 18:52 | 18:24–19:05 | 19:05–19:13 | 12 h 11 min |
| Apr 15 | 06:14–06:22 | 06:22–07:03 | 06:35 / 18:51 | 18:23–19:03 | 19:03–19:12 | 12 h 15 min |
| May 01 | 06:08–06:16 | 06:16–06:58 | 06:30 / 18:50 | 18:22–19:03 | 19:03–19:12 | 12 h 21 min |
| May 15 | 06:05–06:13 | 06:13–06:56 | 06:27 / 18:51 | 18:22–19:05 | 19:05–19:13 | 12 h 24 min |
| Jun 01 | 06:04–06:13 | 06:13–06:56 | 06:27 / 18:54 | 18:25–19:08 | 19:08–19:17 | 12 h 28 min |
| Jun 15 | 06:06–06:15 | 06:15–06:58 | 06:29 / 18:58 | 18:28–19:12 | 19:12–19:21 | 12 h 29 min |
| Jul 01 | 06:09–06:18 | 06:18–07:02 | 06:32 / 19:01 | 18:31–19:15 | 19:15–19:24 | 12 h 29 min |
| Jul 15 | 06:13–06:21 | 06:21–07:05 | 06:35 / 19:02 | 18:33–19:16 | 19:16–19:25 | 12 h 27 min |
| Aug 01 | 06:15–06:24 | 06:24–07:06 | 06:37 / 19:01 | 18:32–19:14 | 19:14–19:23 | 12 h 23 min |
| Aug 15 | 06:16–06:24 | 06:24–07:06 | 06:37 / 18:57 | 18:29–19:10 | 19:10–19:18 | 12 h 19 min |
| Sep 01 | 06:15–06:23 | 06:23–07:04 | 06:36 / 18:50 | 18:22–19:03 | 19:03–19:11 | 12 h 14 min |
| Sep 15 | 06:13–06:21 | 06:21–07:01 | 06:33 / 18:43 | 18:15–18:55 | 18:55–19:03 | 12 h 09 min |
Light through the year#
Photography light in Monrovia#
The longest day in the table is around June 15 (12 h 29 min) and the shortest around December 15 (11 h 46 min).
Each golden hour lasts about 40 min near March and up to 44 min near December. At 6.3° N the sun sets at a steep angle, so golden hour is short — be in position early.
Solar noon today is at 12:32 when the sun reaches 80° 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 Monrovia today?
Morning: 06:17–06:58; evening: 18:06–18:46 (Africa/Monrovia).
When is blue hour in Monrovia?
Today: 06:09–06:17 in the morning and 18:46–18:54 in the evening.
What time is sunset in Monrovia today?
18:33 local time; sunrise was at 06:30.
How long is golden hour in Monrovia?
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