Sun path · Bali
Sunrise & sunset direction in Bali
See which way the sun rises and sets in Bali, with the full arc showing elevation against compass direction. Dashed curves show the June solstice, equinox and December solstice for comparison.
Drag the timeline to see where the sun will be in the sky.
Sun path in Bali on Thu, Sep 24
The sun rises at 91°, E and sets at 269°, W in Bali, reaching a peak elevation of 82° at solar noon. Day length is 12h 7m, measured from sunrise to sunset.
The chart above plots the full arc of the sun across the sky. The horizontal axis is compass direction, the vertical axis is elevation. Dashed reference curves show the June solstice, equinox and December solstice so you can see how the arc shifts through the year.
Use the scrubber to walk through the day and read the sun's compass bearing and elevation at any moment. For photography, check which direction light will come from at your planned shoot time and whether your subject will be front-lit, side-lit or backlit.
Sunrise and sunset direction in Bali
Bearings are measured clockwise from north and calculated from the sun path for this location.
| Date | Sun rises | Sun sets |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 91°, E | 269°, W |
| June solstice | 66°, ENE | 294°, WNW |
| Equinox | 90°, E | 270°, W |
| December solstice | 114°, ESE | 246°, WSW |
Shooting the light in Bali
Bali lies just south of the equator, so daylight duration changes modestly while the sun’s rising and setting points move from one side of east and west to the other through the year. The west and southwest coasts are the reliable sunset side; eastern shores and highland viewpoints belong to dawn.
Season matters most through cloud and moisture. Dry-season evenings more often preserve a clear sea horizon, while wet-season convection builds textured skies and turns rice terraces, temple stone and streets into reflective surfaces after rain.
Where photographers go
Tanah Lot
The offshore temple sits against the western sky, with low tide opening rock and reflection foregrounds.
Uluwatu cliffs
High limestone edges face the Indian Ocean and hold long sunset sightlines.
Sanur Beach
The southeast-facing shore looks toward sunrise across calm water and the outline of Nusa Penida.
Tegalalang rice terraces
Early directional light separates the stepped fields before the valleys fill with visitors.
Frequently asked
- Which way does the sun rise in Bali?
- On Thu, Sep 24, the sun rises in Bali at 91°, E (east).
- Which direction does the sun set in Bali in December?
- At the December solstice, the sun sets in Bali at 246°, WSW (west-southwest).
- How high does the sun get in Bali?
- On Thu, Sep 24, the sun reaches about 82° above the horizon at its highest point in Bali.
