Photographers chase color; families chase a quiet moment. Both groups end up at many of the same overlooks. In Dhaka those overlooks include Hatirjheel, Ahsan Manzil Riverfront, Ramna Park, and Sadarghat Launch Terminal.
Use this page to choose a spot, then open the city sun page for exact clocks. Right now Dhaka sees sunrise at 05:34 AM and sunset at 06:33 PM. Civil dawn begins around 05:10 AM if you are timing a true early start at Hatirjheel.
Hatirjheel
Sunrise & sunset
The lake loop and bridges glow at dawn and dusk in one of Dhaka's most popular urban escapes.
What to expect
Treat it as a short outing: 45–75 minutes on site is enough if you already know Dhaka's sunrise and sunset for the day.
When to go
Hatirjheel is flexible. Match morning visits to 05:34 AM and evening visits to 06:33 PM, and keep an eye on the golden-hour band (06:02 PM – 06:47 PM).
Color does not switch on at the exact minute of sunrise or sunset. Plan for the shoulder: blue hour into sunrise, and golden hour through afterglow at dusk.
Sunrise window: be on site by civil dawn (05:10 AM), then watch through 05:34 AM.
Sunset window: arrive for evening golden hour (06:02 PM – 06:47 PM) and stay past 06:33 PM for afterglow.
Source of truth: always re-check the Dhaka sunrise & sunset page for your date — especially around equinoxes and time-change weekends.
Related tools:golden hour and blue hour explain the light quality these viewpoints are known for.
Why these Dhaka spots make the list
Every place here is a known public viewpoint with a workable horizon — waterfronts, parks, bridges, hills, or open plazas. The notes stay specific to what you see from each overlook. Use them as a shortlist, then confirm access hours and weather on the day.
The vibrant capital of Bangladesh, Dhaka lies in the lush Ganges delta. Sunrise over the Buriganga river and Hatirjheel lake provides scenic urban reflections.
Sunrise & Sunset Places in Dhaka — FAQ
Standout public viewpoints in Dhaka include Hatirjheel, Ahsan Manzil Riverfront, Ramna Park, and Sadarghat Launch Terminal. Each spot on this guide pairs with today's solar times so you can plan golden hour and blue hour accurately.
Ramna Park is a strong sunrise pick: Shaded paths and the lake attract early walkers catching soft morning light in central Dhaka. Aim to arrive by civil dawn (05:10 AM); sunrise itself is 05:34 AM today.
Ahsan Manzil Riverfront is a reliable sunset viewpoint: Buriganga River sunsets beside the Pink Palace offer historic charm and colorful evening skies. Sunset is 06:33 PM today — arrive earlier for the evening golden hour (06:02 PM – 06:47 PM).
Solar times for Dhaka are calculated from coordinates 23.8103°, 90.4125° in the Asia/Dhaka timezone. Open the Dhaka sunrise & sunset page for live cards, a 7-day forecast, and a full-month calendar.
The places listed here are well-known public viewpoints — parks, waterfronts, bridges, hills, and similar open-access locations. Always follow local hours, closures, and safety rules on the day you visit.