Sun path · Bangkok
Sunrise & sunset direction in Bangkok
See which way the sun rises and sets in Bangkok, 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 Bangkok on Sun, Nov 8
The sun rises at 107°, ESE and sets at 253°, WSW in Bangkok, reaching a peak elevation of 60° at solar noon. Day length is 11h 34m, 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 Bangkok
Bearings are measured clockwise from north and calculated from the sun path for this location.
| Date | Sun rises | Sun sets |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 107°, ESE | 253°, WSW |
| June solstice | 66°, ENE | 294°, WNW |
| Equinox | 90°, E | 270°, W |
| December solstice | 114°, ESE | 246°, WSW |
Frequently asked
- Which way does the sun rise in Bangkok?
- On Sun, Nov 8, the sun rises in Bangkok at 107°, ESE (east-southeast).
- Which direction does the sun set in Bangkok in December?
- At the December solstice, the sun sets in Bangkok at 246°, WSW (west-southwest).
- How high does the sun get in Bangkok?
- On Sun, Nov 8, the sun reaches about 60° above the horizon at its highest point in Bangkok.
