Sunrise & Sunset Direction
Visualize sun direction on an interactive map
📱 Location and compass sensors work on mobile only. On PC, click the map to set a location and see sun directions.
🎯 For accurate direction, align the azimuth to 0° (or 360°) and keep the device level before using.
🔒 Location data is used only on your device and is never stored on any server.
🎯 For accurate direction, align the azimuth to 0° (or 360°) and keep the device level before using.
🔒 Location data is used only on your device and is never stored on any server.
Type 8 digits (e.g. 20000101 → 2000-01-01), or use the 📅 calendar.
Time Simulation
12:00
Sun Position
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Sunrise & Sunset
🌅 Sunrise
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🌇 Sunset
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📸 Golden Hour · Blue Hour
🌄 Morning Blue Hour
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🌅 Morning Golden Hour
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🌇 Evening Golden Hour
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🌆 Evening Blue Hour
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Based on sun altitude: golden hour −4° to 6°, blue hour −6° to −4°. Computed automatically for your selected date and location.
FAQ
How do I know sunrise/sunset direction in advance?
Set a location and date, and the map draws the sunrise direction (orange line) and sunset direction (red line). The direction changes seasonally, so use it to plan compositions before a shoot.
What does the map rotation do?
On mobile, tapping My Location rotates the map to match the direction you're facing using the compass sensor, so the top of the screen matches your real-world view.
How do I see the current sun position?
Move the time slider to display the sun's position (azimuth and altitude) for that moment, so you know where the sun is even on cloudy days.
Can I use it on PC?
Click the map to set a location and you'll see sunrise/sunset directions and times on PC too. Compass rotation and level require mobile sensors.
When is golden hour and blue hour?
They are the times when the sun sits low and the light turns soft and warm. This page computes golden hour as sun altitude −4° to 6° and blue hour as −6° to −4°, automatically for your selected date and location — it changes daily with season and latitude.
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