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Golden Hour Today in Austin: 5:53–6:53 PM CDT
Mount Bonnell is the easy high seat over the hills. The lake path works when you want the sun to drop into the water rather than the trees.
Evening golden hour in Austin today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:53–6:53 PM CDT.
Blue hour in Austin today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:53–7:33 PM CDT.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Golden hour this week in Austin
Local time (CDT, America/Chicago). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 5:53–6:53 PM CDT | 6:53 PM CDT | |
| 5:52–6:52 PM CDT | 6:52 PM CDT | |
| 5:51–6:51 PM CDT | 6:51 PM CDT | |
| 5:50–6:50 PM CDT | 6:50 PM CDT | |
| 5:49–6:49 PM CDT | 6:49 PM CDT | |
| 5:48–6:48 PM CDT | 6:48 PM CDT | |
| 5:47–6:47 PM CDT | 6:47 PM CDT |
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Golden hour in Austin — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Austin?
Evening golden hour in Austin today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:53–6:53 PM CDT.
When is blue hour today in Austin?
Blue hour in Austin today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:53–7:33 PM CDT.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Austin?
Tonight's sunset score in Austin is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Where to shoot golden hour in Austin?
Top photo spots in Austin: Mount Bonnell, 360 Bridge overlook, and Lady Bird Lake. Mount Bonnell is the easy high seat over the hills. The lake path works when you want the sun to drop into the water rather than the trees.
Where to shoot golden hour in Austin
- Mount Bonnell
- 360 Bridge overlook
- Lady Bird Lake
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