When is golden hour in Florence today?

Evening golden hour in Florence starts at 18:45 and ends at sunset, 19:23. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:55, until 07:33 local time (Europe/Rome).

How long does golden hour last in Florence?

Evening golden hour in Florence runs from 18:45 to 19:23, and morning golden hour from 06:55 to 07:33.

When is blue hour in Florence?

Morning blue hour in Florence begins at 05:52, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 19:52, just after sunset.

What time is sunrise in Florence today?

Sunrise in Florence is at 06:55 local time (Europe/Rome), rising toward 86° E.

What time is sunset in Florence today?

Sunset in Florence is at 19:23 local time (Europe/Rome), setting toward 274° W.

How long is the day in Florence?

Florence has 12h 29m of daylight today.

Solar almanac · 2026-09-16 · Italy

Golden hour in Florence, Italy

43.7696° N
11.2558° E
Europe/Rome

Times shown in local time for Florence (Europe/Rome).

Golden hour & blue hour

Window	Starts	Ends
Blue hour (morning)	05:52	06:26
Golden hour (morning)	06:55	07:33
Golden hour (evening)	18:45	19:23
Blue hour (evening)	19:52	20:26

Field notes for photographers

Where to shoot golden hour in Florence

Florence is compact enough for the Arno, terracotta roofs and Duomo to share a single composition. Tuscan haze often softens distant hills while the city’s warm masonry catches late light.

01
Piazzale Michelangelo
Best for sunset
Move along the balustrade to separate the Duomo from nearby towers and reduce foreground clutter.
Sun rises
86° E
Sun sets
274° W
02
Ponte Santa Trinita
Best for both
Use the Arno as a reflective lead toward the shop-lined profile of Ponte Vecchio.
Sun rises
86° E
Sun sets
274° W
03
San Miniato al Monte Terrace
Best for sunset
The extra elevation gives a cleaner layering of rooftops, river and surrounding hills.
Sun rises
86° E
Sun sets
274° W

Seasonal light. Spring and autumn balance useful day length with softer light; summer extends evening color and winter lowers the sun behind the Tuscan hills.

Today’s solar record

−2 min/day

Sunrise: 06:55
Sunset: 19:23
Solar noon: 13:09
Day length: 12h 29m

Evening golden hour starts at 18:45

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Solar trajectory

Maximum 49°

East · sunriseHighest point of the sun today: 49° above the horizon. The shaded band near the horizon is golden-hour light.West · sunset

Twenty-four hours of light

06:55Sunrise13:09Solar noon19:23Sunset

NightBlue hourGolden hourDaylight

Next 7 days

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length
2026-09-16	06:55	19:23	12h 29m
2026-09-17	06:56	19:21	12h 26m
2026-09-18	06:57	19:20	12h 23m
2026-09-19	06:58	19:18	12h 20m
2026-09-20	06:59	19:16	12h 17m
2026-09-21	07:00	19:14	12h 14m
2026-09-22	07:02	19:12	12h 11m

Annual light rhythm · Florence

8h 56m—15h 26m

Longest days in June (15h 26m), shortest in December (8h 56m).

Questions

When is golden hour in Florence today?: Evening golden hour in Florence starts at 18:45 and ends at sunset, 19:23. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:55, until 07:33 local time (Europe/Rome).
How long does golden hour last in Florence?: Evening golden hour in Florence runs from 18:45 to 19:23, and morning golden hour from 06:55 to 07:33.
When is blue hour in Florence?: Morning blue hour in Florence begins at 05:52, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 19:52, just after sunset.
What time is sunrise in Florence today?: Sunrise in Florence is at 06:55 local time (Europe/Rome), rising toward 86° E.
What time is sunset in Florence today?: Sunset in Florence is at 19:23 local time (Europe/Rome), setting toward 274° W.
How long is the day in Florence?: Florence has 12h 29m of daylight today.

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Golden hour & blue hour

Where to shoot golden hour in Florence

Piazzale Michelangelo

Ponte Santa Trinita

San Miniato al Monte Terrace