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New Kingston, Jamaica: Sunrise & Sunset
Check sunrise, sunset and golden hour in New Kingston, Jamaica. See local twilight times and monthly daylight hours to plan your day.
Today in this city
On November 8, 2026 in New Kingston, Jamaica, sunrise is at 6:10 AM and sunset is at 5:33 PM (America/Jamaica). The day lasts 11h 23m, solar noon is at 11:52 AM, morning golden hour ends at 6:41 AM, and evening golden hour starts at 5:03 PM.
Local date
November 8, 2026
Time zone
EST
Last refreshed
Nov 8, 2026, 4:58 AM
Today’s solar times in New Kingston
Dawn
5:48 AM
Sunrise
6:10 AM
Morning golden hour ends
6:41 AM
Evening golden hour starts
5:03 PM
Sunset
5:33 PM
Dusk
5:56 PM
Location and calculation details
Day length
11h 23m
Solar noon
11:52 AM
Coordinates
18.0075, -76.7832
Calculation basis
Times are calculated from latitude 18.0075, longitude -76.7832, and the America/Jamaica time zone.
Upcoming sunrise and sunset changes
Compare how sunrise, sunset, and daylight length shift in New Kingston over the next few weeks.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| TodayNov 8, 2026 | 6:10 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 23m |
| TomorrowNov 9, 2026 | 6:11 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 22m |
| +1 weekNov 15, 2026 | 6:14 AM | 5:31 PM | 11h 17m |
| +1 monthDec 8, 2026 | 6:27 AM | 5:33 PM | 11h 05m |
What these times mean
New 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 New 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 59m |
| June | 5:32 AM | 6:45 PM | 13h 12m |
| July | 5:40 AM | 6:47 PM | 13h 07m |
| 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 17m |
| December | 6:31 AM | 5:35 PM | 11h 03m |
Yearly daylight milestones
Earliest sunrise
5:32 AM
May 26
Latest sunset
6:48 PM
July 4
Longest day
13h 13m
June 21
Shortest day
11h 03m
December 22
Upcoming solar eclipses
Upcoming solar eclipses visible from New 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 New Kingston today?
On November 8, 2026, sunrise in New Kingston, Jamaica is at 6:10 AM and sunset is at 5:33 PM (America/Jamaica).
How long is the day in New Kingston today?
Today in New Kingston, the time between sunrise and sunset is 11h 23m.
When is golden hour in New Kingston?
Morning golden hour in New Kingston ends at 6:41 AM. Evening golden hour starts at 5:03 PM.
What time is solar noon in New Kingston?
Solar noon in New Kingston is at 11:52 AM today. This is when the Sun reaches its highest point for the day.
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