Sunrise, sunset & golden hour in Amsterdam
On 24 July 2026, Amsterdam has sunrise at 05:48 and sunset at 21:44, 15h 56m of daylight. The evening golden hour runs 20:53–22:11.
Computed with the NOAA solar model for 24 July 2026. Rebuild daily to keep current.
Golden hour, blue hour & daylight in Amsterdam
Golden hour is the soft, warm light while the sun sits between −4° and +6° of the horizon, a photographer's favourite window. Blue hour is the cooler stretch on the far side, the sun between −6° and −4°. The exact times shift a little every day, so the windows above are computed for today with the NOAA solar model.
Amsterdam sits at 52.4° N, in the high band. That means daylight swings from about 16h 48m at the June solstice down to 7h 41m around Christmas, a big seasonal swing. The higher the latitude, the longer and more dramatic golden hour becomes.
FAQ
When is golden hour in Amsterdam today?
Evening golden hour is 20:53–22:11; morning is 05:22–06:40.
How many hours of daylight does Amsterdam get?
15h 56m on 24 July 2026.