D18 Sun Facing
URA postal district D18 covers Tampines, Pasir Ris, Simei. This page shows, for the district's approximate centre, the sun's position through the day and how it shifts month by month, computed with standard solar position formulas.
D18 covers Tampines, Pasir Ris, Simei.
Over D18, the midday sun passes north of overhead from April to September and south of overhead from October to March.
Sun position by month
Computed for the 15th of each month at D18's approximate centre, in Singapore time.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Midday sun side | 9am direction | 1pm direction | 5pm direction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7:13 am | 7:16 pm | south | SE 24° | S 67° | SW 30° |
| February | 7:18 am | 7:22 pm | south | E 24° | S 75° | W 33° |
| March | 7:12 am | 7:18 pm | south | E 26° | SE 85° | W 33° |
| April | 7:01 am | 7:10 pm | north | E 29° | N 82° | W 31° |
| May | 6:57 am | 7:07 pm | north | E 29° | N 73° | W 29° |
| June | 7:00 am | 7:12 pm | north | NE 27° | N 68° | NW 29° |
| July | 7:05 am | 7:17 pm | north | NE 26° | N 70° | NW 31° |
| August | 7:05 am | 7:15 pm | north | E 27° | N 77° | W 32° |
| September | 6:57 am | 7:05 pm | north | E 30° | N 88° | W 30° |
| October | 6:49 am | 6:54 pm | south | E 32° | S 80° | W 27° |
| November | 6:48 am | 6:52 pm | south | E 30° | S 70° | W 25° |
| December | 6:59 am | 7:02 pm | south | SE 27° | S 65° | SW 27° |
West sun in D18
Like anywhere in Singapore, homes facing west in D18 receive direct low angle sun in the late afternoon as the sun swings towards the west before sunset. The 5pm direction column above shows how far west the sun sits at that hour across the year. Homes facing north or south tend to avoid this direct afternoon sun for most of the year, since the sun otherwise stays mostly to the north or south of overhead here.
Frequently asked questions
Because Singapore sits about 1.3 degrees north of the equator, the midday sun passes to the north of overhead for part of the year and to the south for the rest, rather than staying on one side of the sky year round. The table above shows, month by month, which side the midday sun passes over D18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris), computed for the area's approximate centre. A specific block or unit within D18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris) will match this closely, though the exact reading can vary slightly with its precise location.
Any home facing west in D18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris) receives direct low angle sun in the afternoon as the sun swings towards the west before sunset, the same as anywhere else in Singapore. This tool's compass readings at 5pm show how far west the sun sits at that time of year for D18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris). Whether a specific unit actually feels this depends on its own facing and whether another building stands between it and the setting sun.
Sunrise and sunset in D18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris) shift by less than half an hour across the year, since Singapore is so close to the equator. The table above gives the sunrise and sunset time on the 15th of each month for D18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris)'s approximate centre, in Singapore time.
The figures on this page are calculated for the approximate centre of D18 (Tampines, Pasir Ris) and give a general picture for the area. For an exact reading, including which nearby buildings currently cast a shadow at a chosen time, use the Sun Facing Checker tool and search the specific address, block, or condo you have in mind.
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