Sun path · Kyoto
Sunrise & sunset direction in Kyoto
See which way the sun rises and sets in Kyoto, 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 Kyoto on Sun, Nov 8
The sun rises at 110°, ESE and sets at 250°, WSW in Kyoto, reaching a peak elevation of 38° at solar noon. Day length is 10h 33m, 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 Kyoto
Bearings are measured clockwise from north and calculated from the sun path for this location.
| Date | Sun rises | Sun sets |
|---|---|---|
| Today | 110°, ESE | 250°, WSW |
| June solstice | 60°, ENE | 300°, WNW |
| Equinox | 90°, E | 271°, W |
| December solstice | 118°, ESE | 242°, WSW |
Frequently asked
- Which way does the sun rise in Kyoto?
- On Sun, Nov 8, the sun rises in Kyoto at 110°, ESE (east-southeast).
- Which direction does the sun set in Kyoto in December?
- At the December solstice, the sun sets in Kyoto at 242°, WSW (west-southwest).
- How high does the sun get in Kyoto?
- On Sun, Nov 8, the sun reaches about 38° above the horizon at its highest point in Kyoto.
