SunFinder Malta
Sunrise & Sunset Direction Planner
SunFinder is a free planning tool for photographers, sunset chasers, hikers, and travellers who want to catch the perfect light anywhere in Malta or Gozo. Pick a date, drag the pin to your spot, and instantly see where the sun rises and sets — with terrain obstruction analysis, golden-hour windows, and visibility forecasts, all on one interactive map.
Who it's for
- Photographers & videographers — plan golden-hour shoots weeks in advance; know before you arrive whether a hill will block the light
- Sunset & sunrise chasers — find the best viewpoints across Malta and Gozo for any date
- Hikers & outdoor enthusiasts — check sun direction before heading out
- Travellers visiting Malta — discover popular viewpoints with instant sun timing for your visit dates
Key features
- Precise sun times — sunrise, sunset, and solar noon accurate to ±2 minutes for any location in Malta
- Direction cones on the map — golden sunrise and orange sunset sectors show the full ±30-minute golden-hour sweep
- Horizon obstruction analysis — samples terrain elevation along each ray to tell you whether your horizon is clear or blocked, and at what distance
- Visibility & air quality — forecast visibility in km and haze level for sunrise and sunset
- 23+ curated viewpoints — pre-loaded spots across Malta and Gozo, plus community viewpoints from OpenStreetMap
- Works offline — fully installable as a PWA; all sun calculations run in the browser with no server dependency
- Free, no sign-up — no account, no tracking, no paywall
Coverage
- Malta, Gozo, and Comino — optimised for lat 35.7°–36.2° N, lon 14.1°–14.75° E