Golden hour in Victoria — any date#
Golden & blue hour times in Victoria, next 12 months#
Local time (Indian/Mahe), 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 | 05:42–05:50 | 05:50–06:31 | 06:03 / 18:12 | 17:44–18:24 | 18:24–18:33 | 12 h 09 min |
| Oct 15 | 05:36–05:45 | 05:45–06:25 | 05:57 / 18:10 | 17:42–18:22 | 18:22–18:31 | 12 h 12 min |
| Nov 01 | 05:32–05:40 | 05:40–06:21 | 05:53 / 18:09 | 17:41–18:23 | 18:23–18:31 | 12 h 16 min |
| Nov 15 | 05:31–05:39 | 05:39–06:21 | 05:52 / 18:12 | 17:43–18:25 | 18:25–18:34 | 12 h 20 min |
| Dec 01 | 05:33–05:42 | 05:42–06:25 | 05:56 / 18:18 | 17:48–18:32 | 18:32–18:40 | 12 h 22 min |
| Dec 15 | 05:38–05:47 | 05:47–06:31 | 06:01 / 18:24 | 17:55–18:38 | 18:38–18:47 | 12 h 23 min |
| Jan 01 | 05:47–05:56 | 05:56–06:39 | 06:09 / 18:33 | 18:03–18:47 | 18:47–18:55 | 12 h 23 min |
| Jan 15 | 05:54–06:02 | 06:02–06:45 | 06:16 / 18:38 | 18:08–18:51 | 18:51–19:00 | 12 h 22 min |
| Feb 01 | 06:00–06:09 | 06:09–06:51 | 06:22 / 18:40 | 18:12–18:54 | 18:54–19:02 | 12 h 18 min |
| Feb 15 | 06:03–06:11 | 06:11–06:52 | 06:24 / 18:39 | 18:11–18:52 | 18:52–19:01 | 12 h 15 min |
| Mar 01 | 06:03–06:11 | 06:11–06:52 | 06:24 / 18:36 | 18:08–18:49 | 18:49–18:57 | 12 h 12 min |
| Mar 15 | 06:02–06:10 | 06:10–06:50 | 06:23 / 18:31 | 18:03–18:43 | 18:43–18:51 | 12 h 08 min |
| Apr 01 | 05:59–06:07 | 06:07–06:47 | 06:20 / 18:23 | 17:56–18:36 | 18:36–18:44 | 12 h 04 min |
| Apr 15 | 05:57–06:05 | 06:05–06:45 | 06:18 / 18:18 | 17:50–18:31 | 18:31–18:39 | 12 h 00 min |
| May 01 | 05:55–06:03 | 06:03–06:45 | 06:16 / 18:13 | 17:45–18:26 | 18:26–18:35 | 11 h 57 min |
| May 15 | 05:55–06:03 | 06:03–06:46 | 06:17 / 18:11 | 17:42–18:25 | 18:25–18:33 | 11 h 54 min |
| Jun 01 | 05:57–06:06 | 06:06–06:49 | 06:19 / 18:12 | 17:42–18:25 | 18:25–18:34 | 11 h 52 min |
| Jun 15 | 06:00–06:09 | 06:09–06:52 | 06:22 / 18:14 | 17:44–18:28 | 18:28–18:36 | 11 h 51 min |
| Jul 01 | 06:03–06:12 | 06:12–06:56 | 06:26 / 18:17 | 17:47–18:31 | 18:31–18:40 | 11 h 52 min |
| Jul 15 | 06:05–06:14 | 06:14–06:57 | 06:27 / 18:20 | 17:50–18:34 | 18:34–18:42 | 11 h 53 min |
| Aug 01 | 06:05–06:13 | 06:13–06:56 | 06:27 / 18:22 | 17:53–18:35 | 18:35–18:43 | 11 h 55 min |
| Aug 15 | 06:02–06:10 | 06:10–06:52 | 06:24 / 18:21 | 17:53–18:34 | 18:34–18:42 | 11 h 58 min |
| Sep 01 | 05:56–06:04 | 06:04–06:45 | 06:17 / 18:18 | 17:51–18:31 | 18:31–18:39 | 12 h 01 min |
| Sep 15 | 05:50–05:58 | 05:58–06:38 | 06:11 / 18:15 | 17:48–18:28 | 18:28–18:36 | 12 h 05 min |
Light through the year#
Photography light in Victoria#
The longest day in the table is around December 15 (12 h 23 min) and the shortest around June 15 (11 h 51 min).
Each golden hour lasts about 40 min near March and up to 44 min near June. At 4.6° S the sun sets at a steep angle, so golden hour is short — be in position early.
Solar noon today is at 12:07 when the sun reaches 89° above the horizon. Midday light is harsh — plan portraits for the golden hours or open shade.
Nearby cities#
- Mogadishu 1,345 km
- Mamoudzou 1,444 km
- Moroni 1,556 km
- Toamasina 1,642 km
- Port Louis 1,742 km
- Antananarivo 1,807 km
- Dar es Salaam 1,807 km
- Saint-Denis 1,808 km
- Jijiga 2,093 km
- Nairobi 2,102 km
- Borama 2,114 km
- Dodoma 2,189 km
Plan the shoot#
Frequently asked questions#
When is golden hour in Victoria today?
Morning: 05:49–06:30; evening: 17:44–18:24 (Indian/Mahe).
When is blue hour in Victoria?
Today: 05:41–05:49 in the morning and 18:24–18:32 in the evening.
What time is sunset in Victoria today?
18:11 local time; sunrise was at 06:02.
How long is golden hour in Victoria?
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