When is golden hour in Venice today?

Evening golden hour in Venice starts at 18:41 and ends at sunset, 19:20. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:50, until 07:29 local time (Europe/Rome).

How long does golden hour last in Venice?

Evening golden hour in Venice runs from 18:41 to 19:20, and morning golden hour from 06:50 to 07:29.

When is blue hour in Venice?

Morning blue hour in Venice begins at 05:45, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 19:49, just after sunset.

What time is sunrise in Venice today?

Sunrise in Venice is at 06:50 local time (Europe/Rome), rising toward 85° E.

What time is sunset in Venice today?

Sunset in Venice is at 19:20 local time (Europe/Rome), setting toward 274° W.

How long is the day in Venice?

Venice has 12h 30m of daylight today.

Solar almanac · 2026-09-16 · Italy

Golden hour in Venice, Italy

45.4408° N
12.3155° E
Europe/Rome

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

Golden hour & blue hour

Window	Starts	Ends
Blue hour (morning)	05:45	06:20
Golden hour (morning)	06:50	07:29
Golden hour (evening)	18:41	19:20
Blue hour (evening)	19:49	20:24

Field notes for photographers

Where to shoot golden hour in Venice

Venice is shaped by reflected light: lagoon water lifts color into façades and narrow canals. With almost no high ground, bridges and waterfronts become the key places for separating domes, boats and sky.

01
Accademia Bridge
Best for both
Let the Grand Canal’s curve lead toward Santa Maria della Salute and wait for a well-placed boat.
Sun rises
85° E
Sun sets
274° W
02
San Giorgio Maggiore Waterfront
Best for sunrise
Use open lagoon water to isolate the St Mark’s waterfront and its reflections.
Sun rises
85° E
Sun sets
274° W
03
Riva del Vin
Best for sunset
Shoot near water level to layer gondolas beneath the Rialto Bridge.
Sun rises
85° E
Sun sets
274° W

Seasonal light. Summer offers long evenings over the lagoon, while winter’s low sun and quieter water can create more delicate reflections and pastel skies.

Today’s solar record

−3 min/day

Sunrise: 06:50
Sunset: 19:20
Solar noon: 13:05
Day length: 12h 30m

Evening golden hour starts at 18:41

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Solar trajectory

Maximum 47°

East · sunriseHighest point of the sun today: 47° above the horizon. The shaded band near the horizon is golden-hour light.West · sunset

Twenty-four hours of light

06:50Sunrise13:05Solar noon19:20Sunset

NightBlue hourGolden hourDaylight

Next 7 days

Date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length
2026-09-16	06:50	19:20	12h 30m
2026-09-17	06:51	19:18	12h 27m
2026-09-18	06:52	19:16	12h 24m
2026-09-19	06:53	19:14	12h 21m
2026-09-20	06:55	19:12	12h 17m
2026-09-21	06:56	19:10	12h 14m
2026-09-22	06:57	19:08	12h 11m

Annual light rhythm · Venice

8h 44m—15h 39m

Longest days in June (15h 39m), shortest in December (8h 44m).

Questions

When is golden hour in Venice today?: Evening golden hour in Venice starts at 18:41 and ends at sunset, 19:20. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise, 06:50, until 07:29 local time (Europe/Rome).
How long does golden hour last in Venice?: Evening golden hour in Venice runs from 18:41 to 19:20, and morning golden hour from 06:50 to 07:29.
When is blue hour in Venice?: Morning blue hour in Venice begins at 05:45, before sunrise. Evening blue hour begins at 19:49, just after sunset.
What time is sunrise in Venice today?: Sunrise in Venice is at 06:50 local time (Europe/Rome), rising toward 85° E.
What time is sunset in Venice today?: Sunset in Venice is at 19:20 local time (Europe/Rome), setting toward 274° W.
How long is the day in Venice?: Venice has 12h 30m of daylight today.

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Golden hour & blue hour

Where to shoot golden hour in Venice

Accademia Bridge

San Giorgio Maggiore Waterfront

Riva del Vin