Sun path · Mumbai
Sunrise & sunset direction in Mumbai
See which way the sun rises and sets in Mumbai, 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 Mumbai on Sun, Nov 8
The sun rises at 107°, ESE and sets at 253°, WSW in Mumbai, reaching a peak elevation of 54° at solar noon. Day length is 11h 20m, 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 Mumbai
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 | 65°, ENE | 295°, WNW |
| Equinox | 90°, E | 270°, W |
| December solstice | 115°, ESE | 245°, WSW |
Frequently asked
- Which way does the sun rise in Mumbai?
- On Sun, Nov 8, the sun rises in Mumbai at 107°, ESE (east-southeast).
- Which direction does the sun set in Mumbai in December?
- At the December solstice, the sun sets in Mumbai at 245°, WSW (west-southwest).
- How high does the sun get in Mumbai?
- On Sun, Nov 8, the sun reaches about 54° above the horizon at its highest point in Mumbai.
