Taktsang Monastery: Sunrise and Sunset Today

In Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan, the sun rises today on Wednesday, October 7, 2026 at 05:58 and sets at 17:42. The day length is 11h 44m. Solar noon is reached at 11:50.

Taktsang Monastery: sun and clock

Today the sun is highest in Taktsang Monastery at 11:50 – 10 min before 12:00 on the clock.

The earliest sunrise of the year is on June 10 at 05:06, the latest on January 12 at 06:54.

The sun sets earliest on December 1 at 17:07 and latest on July 1 at 19:01.

The longest day of the year has 3 h 29 min more daylight than the shortest.

Taktsang Monastery through the year

Sunrise, sunset and day length on the 15th of every month – and the direction in which the sun sets.

MonthSunriseSunsetDayDirection
Jan06:5417:2910 h 36 minwest-southwest 247°
Feb06:3917:5311 h 14 minwest-southwest 256°
Mar06:1218:1011 h 59 minwest 268°
Apr05:3818:2712 h 49 minwest-northwest 282°
May05:1418:4413 h 30 minwest-northwest 292°
Jun05:0618:5913 h 52 minwest-northwest 297°
Jul05:1618:5913 h 43 minwest-northwest 295°
Aug05:3318:4013 h 7 minwest-northwest 286°
Sep05:4718:0712 h 20 minwest 274°
Oct06:0217:3411 h 32 minwest 261°
Nov06:2217:1010 h 48 minwest-southwest 249°
Dec06:4417:1010 h 25 minwest-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 Taktsang Monastery

Morning: 05:43–06:29 · Evening: 17:11–17:56

The Golden Hour, also known as 'Magic Hour', is the most popular time for photographers and filmmakers. In Taktsang Monastery, the morning golden hour takes place today from 05:43 to 06:29. The evening golden hour extends from 17:11 to 17:56. During these times, warm, soft sunlight bathes the city in magical light.

Blue Hour in Taktsang Monastery

Morning: 05:34–05:43 · Evening: 17:56–18:05

The Blue Hour in Taktsang Monastery offers a unique, bluish-colored light in the sky. The morning blue hour takes place today from 05:34 to 05:43, just before sunrise. The evening blue hour extends from 17:56 to 18:05, right after sunset. This time is ideal for atmospheric cityscapes and landscape photography.

About Taktsang Monastery

Taktsang Monastery is located at a latitude of 27.49° and a longitude of 89.36°. The city is in the Asia/Thimphu timezone. Depending on the season, sunrise and sunset times in Taktsang Monastery vary considerably – from short winter days to long summer days with twilight lasting late into the evening.

Seasons & Daylight in Taktsang Monastery

In spring, days grow noticeably longer in Taktsang Monastery. 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 Taktsang Monastery, with up to 13h 53m 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 Taktsang Monastery 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 Taktsang Monastery brings the shortest days with only 10h 24m 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 Taktsang Monastery

On the same latitude as Taktsang Monastery

These cities lie on almost the same latitude as Taktsang Monastery (27.5° 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 Taktsang Monastery

When does the sun rise in Taktsang Monastery today?

Today the sun rises in Taktsang Monastery at 05:58 and sets at 17:42.

How long is the day in Taktsang Monastery today?

The day lasts 11h 44m today, from sunrise to sunset.

When is the golden hour in Taktsang Monastery today?

In the morning from 05:43–06:29, in the evening from 17:11–17:56.

When is the longest day in Taktsang Monastery?

The day is longest around the summer solstice with 13h 53m of daylight, shortest around the winter solstice with 10h 24m.

When does it get dark in Taktsang Monastery today?

It is dark from 18:05, fully dark from 18:59.

Times are calculated using NOAA algorithms based on the geographic coordinates of Taktsang Monastery. All times are in local time. How it is calculated