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Sunset over the Indian Ocean from the cliffs of Uluwatu, Bali

Bali, Indonesia

Sunrise at Uluwatu

Local time now22:35

Next sunrise

Tue 27 Oct, 05:52

in 7 h 16 min

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Next sunset

Tue 27 Oct, 18:15

in 19 h 39 min

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Moon

Full moon · 100% lit

Next full moon: Tuesday 24 November

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Local time at the place (Asia/Makassar) · 8.8291° S, 115.0849° E · calculated live with the same rules as our certificates.

Uluwatu is the south-western tip of Bali, where limestone cliffs drop seventy metres into the Indian Ocean. A temple, Pura Luhur Uluwatu, stands right on the edge, one of the island’s guardian temples against the spirits of the sea.

Uluwatu faces west, so it is known for its sunsets. Every evening the sun goes down into the ocean beyond the surf breaks, and at the temple a Kecak fire dance begins as the sky turns red. The mornings are calm and gentle, with the cliffs lit from behind.

A sunset over Uluwatu is a gift of the ocean — the light going down over endless water from the edge of an island.

The best season

The dry season from April to October brings clear skies and sunsets straight into the sea. The wet season from November to March has more cloud, often with dramatic colours after rain.

Where to watch

The cliff paths around the temple face west over the ocean. Single Fin and the beaches below the cliffs look out over the surf at sunset.

Give this moment

Dedicate a sunrise, sunset or full moon night at Uluwatu to someone you love, the nearest one or on the day you choose — from $4.99. They get a gift page with a live countdown, and a certificate with the exact minute, ready right after payment.

Questions

What time is sunrise at Uluwatu today?

It changes by a minute or two every day. This page calculates today’s sunrise and sunset live for the exact point (8.8291° S, 115.0849° E), in local time (Asia/Makassar), with the same rules as the almanacs: the moment the upper edge of the sun clears the horizon.

Can I dedicate the sunrise at Uluwatu to someone?

Yes. Choose The Sunrise, The Sunset or The Full Moon Night with this place, the nearest one or on the day you choose: it is dedicated to the person you name, they receive a gift page with a live countdown, and the certificate with the exact minute of the moment is ready right after payment.

What if it is cloudy?

The sun rises and sets whatever the weather. The certificate records the real astronomical moment, and the gift page tells the story of the sky at that minute.

When is the Kecak dance at Uluwatu?

It is performed in the open-air theatre by the temple around sunset every evening.

Is Uluwatu better for sunrise or sunset?

Sunset: the cliffs face west over the open ocean.

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