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title: "Sunrise Calculator - Times & Forecasts | Alpenglow"
description: "Calculate exact sunrise times, blue hour & golden hour for any location. Quality forecasts tell you if it's worth waking up early. Free tool."
url: https://alpenglowapp.com/sunrise-calculator
language: en
---

# 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 City America/New_York

Sunrise

6:29AM

110° ESE

48%

48% Fair, today's sunrise quality [View quality forecast](https://alpenglowapp.com/forecasts/sunrise/new-york)

**Morning blue hour**

6:01 AM – 6:29 AM

**Morning golden hour**

6:29 AM – 7:09 AM

**Solar noon**

11:39 AM

**Sunset**

4:48 PM

**Day length**

10h 19m

**Evening blue hour**

4:48 PM – 5:17 PM

[View all times](https://alpenglowapp.com/times/new-york)

Get this on your phone for free

4.5 1.7M+ downloads

[Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id978589174?pt=476378&ct=SunriseCalculatorHero&mt=8) [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andydev.alpenglowapp)

## 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

[Read more photography tips on our blog →](https://alpenglowapp.com/blog)

## Related Tools

- [Golden Hour Calculator Find perfect golden hour times for stunning photography](https://alpenglowapp.com/golden-hour-calculator)
- [Sun Direction Calculator Visualize the sun's path with AR and plan compositions](https://alpenglowapp.com/sun-direction-calculator)
- [Sunrise Forecast Get 7-day quality predictions to know if it's worth waking up](https://alpenglowapp.com/forecasts/sunrise)

## Never Miss a Perfect Sunrise or Sunset

Get daily forecasts, quality predictions, and notifications right on your phone

[4.5 10,000+ ratings 1.7M+ downloads](https://alpenglowapp.com/reviews)

[Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id978589174?pt=476378&ct=SunriseCalculatorDownloadBar&mt=8)

[Download on the Mac App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/apple-store/id978589174?pt=476378&ct=SunriseCalculatorDownloadBar&mt=8)

[Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andydev.alpenglowapp)

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