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Kingston Sunrise, Sunset & Golden Hour | Jamaica
See today’s sunrise, sunset, dawn, dusk, and golden hour times in Kingston, Jamaica, with a monthly daylight reference and photography-friendly context.
Today in this city
On September 24, 2026 in Kingston, Jamaica, sunrise is at 5:57 AM and sunset is at 6:03 PM (America/Jamaica). The day lasts 12h 06m, solar noon is at 12:00 PM, morning golden hour ends at 6:26 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:34 PM.
Local date
September 24, 2026
Time zone
EST
Last refreshed
Sep 24, 2026, 5:44 AM
Today’s solar times in Kingston
Dawn
5:35 AM
Sunrise
5:57 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:26 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:34 PM
Sunset
6:03 PM
Dusk
6:25 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
12h 06m
Solar noon
12:00 PM
Coordinates
17.9970, -76.7936
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 17.9970, longitude -76.7936, and the America/Jamaica time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in Kingston over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodaySep 24, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:03 PM | 12h 06m |
| TomorrowSep 25, 2026 | 5:57 AM | 6:02 PM | 12h 05m |
| +1 weekOct 1, 2026 | 5:58 AM | 5:57 PM | 11h 59m |
| +1 monthOct 24, 2026 | 6:04 AM | 5:40 PM | 11h 36m |
What these times mean
Kingston changes quickly through the year. Dawn marks first usable twilight, sunrise starts direct daylight, golden hour adds softer low-angle light, sunset ends direct sunlight, and dusk closes civil twilight.
Monthly daylight reference
Use this month-by-month table to compare typical daylight windows in Kingston throughout the current year.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:42 AM | 5:52 PM | 11h 10m |
| February | 6:35 AM | 6:09 PM | 11h 34m |
| March | 6:16 AM | 6:18 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 5:51 AM | 6:24 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 5:35 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 58m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 12m |
| July | 5:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 06m |
| August | 5:50 AM | 6:35 PM | 12h 45m |
| September | 5:56 AM | 6:11 PM | 12h 15m |
| October | 6:01 AM | 5:46 PM | 11h 45m |
| November | 6:14 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 18m |
| December | 6:31 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 03m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:32 AM
May 27
Latest sunset
6:48 PM
July 3
Longest day
13h 12m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 03m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from Kingston with at least 50% local coverage. Times are shown in local time.
| Date | Time | Maximum magnitude |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 14, 2031 | 4:07 PM | 101.1% |
| Jan 5, 2038 | 8:47 AM | 97.3% |
| Jul 2, 2038 | 8:32 AM | 99.1% |
| Aug 12, 2045 | 12:42 PM | 107.7% |
| Dec 6, 2067 | 9:03 AM | 100.1% |
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Frequently asked questions
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kingston today?
On September 24, 2026, sunrise in Kingston, Jamaica is at 5:57 AM and sunset is at 6:03 PM (America/Jamaica).
How long is the day in Kingston today?
Today in Kingston, the time between sunrise and sunset is 12h 06m.
When is golden hour in Kingston?
Morning golden hour in Kingston ends at 6:26 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:34 PM.
What time is solar noon in Kingston?
Solar noon in Kingston is at 12:00 PM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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