When is golden hour in Rome today?

Evening golden hour in Rome starts at 18:41 and ends at sunset, 19:18. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:51, until 07:27 local time (Europe/Rome).

How long does golden hour last in Rome?

Evening golden hour in Rome runs from 18:41 to 19:18, and morning golden hour from 06:51 to 07:27.

When is blue hour in Rome?

Morning blue hour in Rome begins at 05:50, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 19:45, just after sunset.

What time is sunrise in Rome today?

Sunrise in Rome is at 06:51 local time (Europe/Rome), rising toward 86° E.

What time is sunset in Rome today?

Sunset in Rome is at 19:18 local time (Europe/Rome), setting toward 274° W.

How long is the day in Rome?

Rome has 12h 27m of daylight today.

Solar almanac · 2026-09-16 · Italy

Golden hour in Rome, Italy

41.9028° N
12.4964° E
Europe/Rome

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

Golden hour & blue hour

Window	Starts	Ends
Blue hour (morning)	05:50	06:23
Golden hour (morning)	06:51	07:27
Golden hour (evening)	18:41	19:18
Blue hour (evening)	19:45	20:18

Field notes for photographers

Where to shoot golden hour in Rome

Rome’s warm-toned stone, domes and umbrella pines suit low sunlight especially well. Hills around the historic center create layered views where haze can separate monuments into distinct planes.

01
Pincian Terrace
Best for sunset
Include umbrella pines around the skyline to frame St Peter’s dome and the rooftops.
Sun rises
86° E
Sun sets
274° W
02
Janiculum Terrace
Best for both
Use a medium telephoto to separate the city’s domes from the dense roofscape.
Sun rises
86° E
Sun sets
274° W
03
Piazza del Popolo
Best for sunrise
Center the obelisk and twin churches for a strong formal composition down Via del Corso.
Sun rises
86° E
Sun sets
274° W

Seasonal light. Summer days are long and bright, while the lower winter sun produces softer contrast and longer shadows through the historic center.

Today’s solar record

−3 min/day

Sunrise: 06:51
Sunset: 19:18
Solar noon: 13:04
Day length: 12h 27m

Evening golden hour starts at 18:41

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Solar trajectory

Maximum 51°

East · sunriseHighest point of the sun today: 51° above the horizon. The shaded band near the horizon is golden-hour light.West · sunset

Twenty-four hours of light

06:51Sunrise13:04Solar noon19:18Sunset

NightBlue hourGolden hourDaylight

Next 7 days

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length
2026-09-16	06:51	19:18	12h 27m
2026-09-17	06:52	19:16	12h 24m
2026-09-18	06:53	19:14	12h 21m
2026-09-19	06:54	19:12	12h 19m
2026-09-20	06:55	19:11	12h 16m
2026-09-21	06:56	19:09	12h 13m
2026-09-22	06:57	19:07	12h 10m

Annual light rhythm · Rome

9h 09m—15h 13m

Longest days in June (15h 13m), shortest in December (9h 09m).

Questions

When is golden hour in Rome today?: Evening golden hour in Rome starts at 18:41 and ends at sunset, 19:18. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:51, until 07:27 local time (Europe/Rome).
How long does golden hour last in Rome?: Evening golden hour in Rome runs from 18:41 to 19:18, and morning golden hour from 06:51 to 07:27.
When is blue hour in Rome?: Morning blue hour in Rome begins at 05:50, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 19:45, just after sunset.
What time is sunrise in Rome today?: Sunrise in Rome is at 06:51 local time (Europe/Rome), rising toward 86° E.
What time is sunset in Rome today?: Sunset in Rome is at 19:18 local time (Europe/Rome), setting toward 274° W.
How long is the day in Rome?: Rome has 12h 27m of daylight today.

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Golden hour & blue hour

Where to shoot golden hour in Rome

Pincian Terrace

Janiculum Terrace

Piazza del Popolo