District of Columbia
Golden Hour Today in Washington: 5:21–6:21 PM EDT
The Mall looks west to the Lincoln Memorial and the river, which is the sunset axis. The memorial steps are the composed view; the waterfront is quieter.
Evening golden hour in Washington today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:21–6:21 PM EDT.
Blue hour in Washington today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:21–7:01 PM EDT.
6/10 Worth stepping outside
Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Golden hour this week in Washington
Local time (EDT, America/New_York). Golden hour ends at sunset.
| Date | Golden hour | Sunset |
|---|---|---|
| 5:21–6:21 PM EDT | 6:21 PM EDT | |
| 5:20–6:20 PM EDT | 6:20 PM EDT | |
| 5:18–6:18 PM EDT | 6:18 PM EDT | |
| 5:17–6:17 PM EDT | 6:17 PM EDT | |
| 5:16–6:16 PM EDT | 6:16 PM EDT | |
| 5:14–6:14 PM EDT | 6:14 PM EDT | |
| 5:13–6:13 PM EDT | 6:13 PM EDT |
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Golden hour in Washington — quick answers
When is golden hour today in Washington?
Evening golden hour in Washington today (Wednesday, October 21) is 5:21–6:21 PM EDT.
When is blue hour today in Washington?
Blue hour in Washington today (Wednesday, October 21) is 6:21–7:01 PM EDT.
Is tonight a good sunset for photos in Washington?
Tonight's sunset score in Washington is 6/10: Worth stepping outside. Clear skies, pretty but simple.
Where to shoot golden hour in Washington?
Top photo spots in Washington: Lincoln Memorial steps, Georgetown waterfront, and Hains Point. The Mall looks west to the Lincoln Memorial and the river, which is the sunset axis. The memorial steps are the composed view; the waterfront is quieter.
Where to shoot golden hour in Washington
- Lincoln Memorial steps
- Georgetown waterfront
- Hains Point
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