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Choa Chu Kang

Choa Chu Kang is an HDB town in Singapore. This page shows, for the approximate centre of Choa Chu Kang, the sun's position through the day and how it shifts month by month, computed with standard solar position formulas.

Over Choa Chu Kang, the midday sun passes north of overhead from April to September and south of overhead from October to March.

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Sun position by month

Computed for the 15th of each month at Choa Chu Kang's approximate centre, in Singapore time.

MonthSunriseSunsetMidday sun side9am direction1pm direction5pm direction
January7:14 am7:17 pmsouthSE 24°S 67°SW 31°
February7:18 am7:23 pmsouthE 24°S 75°W 34°
March7:12 am7:19 pmsouthE 26°SE 85°W 34°
April7:02 am7:11 pmnorthE 28°N 82°W 31°
May6:57 am7:08 pmnorthE 28°N 73°W 29°
June7:01 am7:13 pmnorthNE 27°N 68°NW 29°
July7:06 am7:18 pmnorthNE 26°N 70°NW 31°
August7:06 am7:16 pmnorthE 27°N 77°W 32°
September6:58 am7:06 pmnorthE 30°N 88°W 30°
October6:49 am6:55 pmsouthE 32°S 80°W 27°
November6:49 am6:53 pmsouthE 30°S 70°W 25°
December7:00 am7:03 pmsouthSE 27°S 65°SW 27°

West sun in Choa Chu Kang

Like anywhere in Singapore, homes facing west in Choa Chu Kang 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

Which direction does the sun pass over Choa Chu Kang?

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 Choa Chu Kang, computed for the area's approximate centre. A specific block or unit within Choa Chu Kang will match this closely, though the exact reading can vary slightly with its precise location.

Does Choa Chu Kang get afternoon west sun?

Any home facing west in Choa Chu Kang 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 Choa Chu Kang. Whether a specific unit actually feels this depends on its own facing and whether another building stands between it and the setting sun.

What time does the sun rise and set in Choa Chu Kang?

Sunrise and sunset in Choa Chu Kang 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 Choa Chu Kang's approximate centre, in Singapore time.

Can I check the exact sun facing of a block in Choa Chu Kang?

The figures on this page are calculated for the approximate centre of Choa Chu Kang 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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