How to Get Photography Times with OpenClaw
Photography times with OpenClaw and ToolRouter. Golden hour data for any location.
Tool
OpenClaw processes sunrise and sunset queries as automated data operations, returning precise times and complete twilight phase data in structured formats suitable for batch scheduling systems, solar energy forecasting pipelines, or construction site management platforms. It handles multi-location and multi-date queries efficiently in a single pass, making it the right tool for operational planning at scale where daylight availability drives scheduling decisions across many sites or dates.
Connect ToolRouter to OpenClaw
1Install the CLI
npm install -g toolrouter-mcp2Call tools directly from OpenClaw
toolrouter-mcp call web-search search --query "AI tools"
toolrouter-mcp toolsSteps
Once connected (see setup above), use the Sunrise Sunset tool:
- Ask OpenClaw: "Get sunrise and sunset times for my shoot location"
- OpenClaw returns precise times including twilight phases
- Plan your arrival based on the golden hour window
Example Prompt
Try this with OpenClaw using the Sunrise Sunset tool
When are sunrise and sunset in Tokyo next Friday? I need golden hour times for a cityscape shoot.
Tips
- Arrive at least 30 minutes before golden hour to set up
- Check both morning and evening windows for the best conditions
- Use civil twilight times for the blue hour window