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Sunrise

Baku Sunrise Start

Be at the stadium before the light hits. The early morning air is clear, and the stadium structure is best seen in the soft, early glow before the city wakes up fully.

Best time: 15 JanAbout 75 min

Timeline

  1. 07:16

    Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium

    Arrive at Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium. Find a quiet spot with a view of the horizon to the WSW. Wait for the sun to crest.

  2. 08:01

    Tofiq Bahramov Republican Stadium

    Watch the sunrise. The sun sets toward the WSW, meaning the early light illuminates the scene from that direction.

  3. 08:16

    CoffeeLea Dada Gorgud

    Walk to CoffeeLea Dada Gorgud for a post-sunrise coffee. The café opens at 08:00, which aligns perfectly with the 08:01 sunrise.

Local tip

The walk from the stadium to CoffeeLea Dada Gorgud takes about 15 minutes. Since the sunrise is at 08:01 and the café opens at 08:00, you will arrive just in time to order without waiting.

Check before you go

  • Sunrise is at 08:01 on 15 January. CoffeeLea Dada Gorgud opens at 08:00.
  • Check the metro Ganjlik line for early morning service if you are not driving.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Baku (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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