Sunrise & Sunset Overview

About Sunrise & Sunset in Latvia

Latvia spans approximately 56.9°N. Latvia is at high latitude, giving it exceptionally long summer days with up to 18 or more hours of daylight in some regions. Click any city above for complete data including golden hour, blue hour, twilight times, moon phase, and monthly sun tables.

Golden Hour in Latvia

Golden hour photography across Latvia varies by location and season. Near-tropical regions of Latvia experience shorter golden hour windows of 20 to 40 minutes, but the warm light is intense. Click any city in the table above to see exact golden hour times for that location.

Seasonal Daylight in Latvia

The difference between the longest and shortest day in Latvia depends on latitude. At high latitudes, some regions of Latvia may experience near-continuous daylight near the summer solstice and very short days in winter.

The best time of year to visit Latvia for photography depends on your goals. Long summer days provide more total shooting hours, but winter offers lower sun angles that produce dramatic shadows and warm light throughout more of the day. Spring and autumn equinox periods offer balanced light that works well for most subjects.