Swayambhunath Stupa: Sunrise and Sunset Today
In Swayambhunath Stupa, Nepal, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:59 and sets at 17:43. The day length is 11h 44m. Solar noon is reached at 11:51.
Swayambhunath Stupa: sun and clock
Today the sun is highest in Swayambhunath Stupa at 11:51 – 9 min before 12:00 on the clock.
The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 10 at 05:07, the latest on January 11 at 06:56.
The sun sets earliest on December 1 at 17:08 and latest on July 1 at 19:03.
The longest day of the year has 3 h 31 min more daylight than the shortest.
Swayambhunath Stupa through the year
Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Day | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 06:55 | 17:30 | 10 h 35 min | west-southwest 247° |
| Feb | 06:41 | 17:54 | 11 h 14 min | west-southwest 256° |
| Mar | 06:13 | 18:12 | 11 h 59 min | west 268° |
| Apr | 05:39 | 18:28 | 12 h 49 min | west-northwest 282° |
| May | 05:14 | 18:45 | 13 h 31 min | west-northwest 292° |
| Jun | 05:07 | 19:00 | 13 h 53 min | west-northwest 297° |
| Jul | 05:17 | 19:01 | 13 h 44 min | west-northwest 295° |
| Aug | 05:34 | 18:42 | 13 h 8 min | west-northwest 286° |
| Sep | 05:48 | 18:08 | 12 h 20 min | west 274° |
| Oct | 06:03 | 17:35 | 11 h 31 min | west 261° |
| Nov | 06:24 | 17:11 | 10 h 47 min | west-southwest 249° |
| Dec | 06:46 | 17:10 | 10 h 24 min | west-southwest 244° |
Direction of sunset: west-northwest (297°) in June, west-southwest (244°) in December.
Over the year the point where the sun sets moves 53° along the horizon.
Times for the 15th of each month, computed with the NOAA method.
Golden Hour in Swayambhunath Stupa
Morning: 05:45–06:30 · Evening: 17:12–17:57
The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Swayambhunath Stupa, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:45 to 06:30. The evening golden hour extends from 17:12 to 17:57. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.
Blue Hour in Swayambhunath Stupa
Morning: 05:36–05:45 · Evening: 17:57–18:07
The Blue Hour in Swayambhunath Stupa offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:36 to 05:45, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:57 to 18:07, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.
About Swayambhunath Stupa
Swayambhunath Stupa is located at a latitude of 27.71° and a longitude of 85.29°. The city is in the Asia/Kathmandu timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Swayambhunath Stupa vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.
Seasons & Daylight in Swayambhunath Stupa
In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Swayambhunath Stupa. Sunrise moves earlier and sunset later, providing 12h 7m of daylight around the equinox. The golden and blue hours become particularly beautiful as the sun takes a lower arc across the sky.
Summer brings the longest days to Swayambhunath Stupa, with up to 13h 54m of daylight around the solstice. The sun rises early and sets late, and twilight can linger well into the night at higher latitudes. Perfect for evening photography sessions.
Autumn in Swayambhunath Stupa sees rapidly shortening days. The quality of light becomes warmer and more golden as the sun sits lower in the sky. With 12h 9m of daylight around the equinox, the golden hour stretches into a more extended period.
Winter in Swayambhunath Stupa brings the shortest days with only 10h 23m of daylight near the solstice. However, the low sun angle creates dramatic long shadows and a warm, golden light throughout much of the day – a photographer's dream for moody atmospheric shots.
Cities near Swayambhunath Stupa
On the same latitude as Swayambhunath Stupa
These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Swayambhunath Stupa (27.7° N): on every day of the year they get almost exactly as much daylight – 11h 44m today – only at other clock times and in a very different climate.
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Questions about the sun in Swayambhunath Stupa
When does the sun rise in Swayambhunath Stupa today?
Today the sun rises in Swayambhunath Stupa at 05:59 and sets at 17:43.
How long is the day in Swayambhunath Stupa today?
The day lasts 11h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.
When is the golden hour in Swayambhunath Stupa today?
In the morning from 05:45–06:30, in the evening from 17:12–17:57.
When is the longest day in Swayambhunath Stupa?
The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 54m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 23m.
When does it get dark in Swayambhunath Stupa today?
It is dark from 18:07, fully dark from 19:01.
Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Swayambhunath Stupa. All times are in local time. How it is calculated