Sun position & shadows in Budapest, Hungary
Thursday, October 29, 2026 · local time
Sunrise direction109°east at 6:23
Sunset direction251°west at 16:32
Noon sun height29°at 11:28
Noon shadow1.80 mper 1 m of height
Sun path and shadow calculator
The diagram is a view from above: north at the top, the outer ring is the horizon and the centre is straight overhead. The line is the sun's path on the chosen day; the dot is its position at the chosen time. Calculated in your browser with Astronomy Engine.
Through the year
| Date | Sunrise direction | Sunset direction | Noon height | Noon shadow (1 m) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, Nov 21 | 119° SE | 241° SW | 22.6° | 2.40 m |
| Mon, Dec 21 | 125° SE | 235° SW | 19.1° | 2.89 m |
| Thu, Jan 21 | 119° SE | 241° SW | 22.6° | 2.40 m |
| Sun, Feb 21 | 105° E | 255° W | 32° | 1.60 m |
| Sun, Mar 21 | 89° E | 271° W | 42.8° | 1.08 m |
| Wed, Apr 21 | 71° E | 289° W | 54.4° | 0.72 m |
| Fri, May 21 | 58° NE | 302° NW | 62.7° | 0.52 m |
| Mon, Jun 21 | 53° NE | 307° NW | 65.9° | 0.45 m |
| Wed, Jul 21 | 58° NE | 302° NW | 63° | 0.51 m |
| Sat, Aug 21 | 71° E | 289° W | 54.6° | 0.71 m |
| Tue, Sep 21 | 88° E | 272° W | 43.2° | 1.06 m |
| Thu, Oct 21 | 105° E | 255° W | 31.8° | 1.61 m |
Directions are compass bearings from true north (0° north, 90° east, 180° south, 270° west).