Sunrise Calculator
Calculate precise sunrise times and quality forecasts for any location worldwide. Alpenglow's advanced sunrise calculator helps photographers plan the perfect shot.
New York CityAmerica/New_York
Sunrise
7:17AM
Sunrise direction 105° ESE
- Morning blue hour
- 6:49 AM – 7:17 AM
- Morning golden hour
- 7:17 AM – 7:55 AM
- Solar noon
- 12:40 PM
- Sunset
- 6:02 PM
- Day length
- 10h 45m
- Evening blue hour
- 6:02 PM – 6:30 PM
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Why Use a Sunrise Calculator?
Planning sunrise photography requires precise timing. Our sunrise calculator provides:
- Exact sunrise times
- for any location and date
- Quality forecasts
- predicting sunrise visibility
- Golden hour timing
- for optimal photography light
- Blue hour calculations
- for dramatic sky colors
- Weather integration
- for accurate predictions
Professional Photography Planning
Professional photographers rely on accurate sunrise calculations for:
Landscape photography expeditions
Wedding and portrait golden hour sessions
Commercial photography shoots
Travel photography planning
Advanced Features
The Alpenglow app goes beyond this calculator with:
- Quality predictions
- Know if it's worth waking up early
- Multi-day forecasts
- Plan up to 7 days ahead
- Push notifications
- Get alerts for exceptional sunrises
- Apple Watch integration
- Check times on your wrist
- Offline functionality
- Works without internet
Sunrise Photography Tips
Make the most of your sunrise calculator results:
- 01
Arrive 30-45 minutes before sunrise for blue hour shots
- 02
Check weather conditions the night before
- 03
Scout locations during daylight hours
- 04
Bring a flashlight or headlamp for setup
- 05
Use a tripod for sharp images in low light
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