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Sunset

Sunset alignment at Bajra Sandhi

Time your visit for the sun slipping directly behind the monument’s spire.

Best time: 10 May to 21 May or 22 Jul to 03 AugAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:38

    Warung Pizza & Pasta

    Grab a casual bite at Warung Pizza & Pasta. It is five minutes from the Bajra Sandhi Monument and open until 22:00, so you can eat early and settle in before the crowd arrives.

  2. 17:33

    Bajra Sandhi Monument

    Walk the short distance to the Bajra Sandhi Monument. Arrive with time to spare to find a clear spot facing west. The monument stands in front of the Bali Governor's Office.

  3. 18:08

    Kantor PD Parkir Kota Denpasar

    Move to Kantor PD Parkir Kota Denpasar, an 11-minute walk ESE from the monument. This is the specific vantage point where the sun sets directly behind the Bajra Sandhi Monument during the alignment dates. Watch the golden light fade as the sun dips behind the structure.

  4. 18:53

    Soul Kitchen Bali

    End the evening at Soul Kitchen Bali, an 11-minute walk from the viewing spot. It is open until 23:00, giving you plenty of time to relax and digest after the sunset.

Local tip

The alignment is computed for specific dates. Check the exact sunset time for your day of visit, as it shifts slightly between May and August.

Check before you go

  • Warung Pizza & Pasta is open Mo-Su 10:00-22:00.
  • Soul Kitchen Bali is open Mo-Su 11:00-23:00.

Worth knowing

  • Sun position is calculated. We have not confirmed the view is unobstructed.

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

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