Sun path · Delhi
Sunrise & sunset direction in Delhi
See which way the sun rises and sets in Delhi, 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 Delhi on Thu, Sep 24
The sun rises at 90°, E and sets at 270°, W in Delhi, reaching a peak elevation of 61° at solar noon. Day length is 12h 5m, 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 Delhi
Bearings are measured clockwise from north and calculated from the sun path for this location.
| Date | Sun rises | Sun sets |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 90°, E | 270°, W |
| June solstice | 63°, ENE | 298°, WNW |
| Equinox | 90°, E | 270°, W |
| December solstice | 117°, ESE | 244°, WSW |
Shooting the light in Delhi
Delhi’s broad ceremonial avenues, Mughal stone and dense old-city lanes each use light differently. The east-west axis of Kartavya Path can carry low sun along its length, while red sandstone and pale marble respond strongly to warm directional light.
The clearest season matters more than the longest day. Dust, humidity and haze can erase the horizon, while a clear morning after rain restores separation between monuments, trees and the Yamuna plain. In summer, early morning is the practical low-angle window before heat and overhead light take over.
Where photographers go
Kartavya Path
The long axis between India Gate and Rashtrapati Bhavan gives symmetrical compositions with low light traveling along the avenue.
Humayun’s Tomb
Early light warms the red sandstone and keeps the garden foreground quiet and evenly exposed.
Yamuna Ghat
The open eastern river edge receives sunrise through mist, birds and moored boats.
Jama Masjid
The courtyard and minarets hold strong geometry at the edges of the day, with Old Delhi spreading beyond the steps.
Frequently asked
- Which way does the sun rise in Delhi?
- On Thu, Sep 24, the sun rises in Delhi at 90°, E (east).
- Which direction does the sun set in Delhi in December?
- At the December solstice, the sun sets in Delhi at 244°, WSW (west-southwest).
- How high does the sun get in Delhi?
- On Thu, Sep 24, the sun reaches about 61° above the horizon at its highest point in Delhi.
