When is golden hour in Prague today?

Evening golden hour in Prague starts at 18:31 and ends at sunset, 19:13. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:39, until 07:22 local time (Europe/Prague).

How long does golden hour last in Prague?

Evening golden hour in Prague runs from 18:31 to 19:13, and morning golden hour from 06:39 to 07:22.

When is blue hour in Prague?

Morning blue hour in Prague begins at 05:27, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 19:46, just after sunset.

What time is sunrise in Prague today?

Sunrise in Prague is at 06:39 local time (Europe/Prague), rising toward 85° E.

What time is sunset in Prague today?

Sunset in Prague is at 19:13 local time (Europe/Prague), setting toward 275° W.

How long is the day in Prague?

Prague has 12h 35m of daylight today.

Solar almanac · 2026-09-16 · Czechia

Golden hour in Prague, Czechia

50.0755° N
14.4378° E
Europe/Prague

Times shown in local time for Prague (Europe/Prague).

Golden hour & blue hour

Window	Starts	Ends
Blue hour (morning)	05:27	06:06
Golden hour (morning)	06:39	07:22
Golden hour (evening)	18:31	19:13
Blue hour (evening)	19:46	20:25

Field notes for photographers

Where to shoot golden hour in Prague

Prague’s bridges, red roofs and spires are naturally layered along the Vltava valley. Low light reveals masonry texture and can separate the castle ridge from the Old Town through atmospheric haze.

01
Letná Park Terrace
Best for both
Use the bridges as a repeating line that recedes through the river bend.
Sun rises
85° E
Sun sets
275° W
02
Charles Bridge — Old Town End
Best for sunrise
Let the statues form a dark rhythm leading toward the castle hill.
Sun rises
85° E
Sun sets
275° W
03
Prague Castle Viewing Terrace
Best for sunset
Use a longer lens to compress Malá Strana’s roofs and distant Old Town towers.
Sun rises
85° E
Sun sets
275° W

Seasonal light. Long summer evenings illuminate the river late, while winter’s low sun creates longer shadows and a more subdued palette.

Today’s solar record

−3 min/day

Sunrise: 06:39
Sunset: 19:13
Solar noon: 12:57
Day length: 12h 35m

Evening golden hour starts at 18:31

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Solar trajectory

Maximum 42°

East · sunriseHighest point of the sun today: 42° above the horizon. The shaded band near the horizon is golden-hour light.West · sunset

Twenty-four hours of light

06:39Sunrise12:57Solar noon19:13Sunset

NightBlue hourGolden hourDaylight

Next 7 days

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length
2026-09-16	06:39	19:13	12h 35m
2026-09-17	06:40	19:11	12h 31m
2026-09-18	06:42	19:09	12h 27m
2026-09-19	06:43	19:07	12h 23m
2026-09-20	06:45	19:05	12h 20m
2026-09-21	06:46	19:02	12h 16m
2026-09-22	06:48	19:00	12h 12m

Annual light rhythm · Prague

8h 06m—16h 21m

Longest days in June (16h 21m), shortest in December (8h 06m).

Questions

When is golden hour in Prague today?: Evening golden hour in Prague starts at 18:31 and ends at sunset, 19:13. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:39, until 07:22 local time (Europe/Prague).
How long does golden hour last in Prague?: Evening golden hour in Prague runs from 18:31 to 19:13, and morning golden hour from 06:39 to 07:22.
When is blue hour in Prague?: Morning blue hour in Prague begins at 05:27, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 19:46, just after sunset.
What time is sunrise in Prague today?: Sunrise in Prague is at 06:39 local time (Europe/Prague), rising toward 85° E.
What time is sunset in Prague today?: Sunset in Prague is at 19:13 local time (Europe/Prague), setting toward 275° W.
How long is the day in Prague?: Prague has 12h 35m of daylight today.

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Golden hour & blue hour

Where to shoot golden hour in Prague

Letná Park Terrace

Charles Bridge — Old Town End

Prague Castle Viewing Terrace