Today in Kingston, Canada, the sun rises at 6:17 AM and sets at 8:03 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 46m of daylight. That is 3 minutes shorter than yesterday—losing 3 minutes of daylight each day. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Kingston is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Kingston
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Kingston runs from N/A to 6:56 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 7:24 PM and lasts until 8:03 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Kingston sits in the subtropics, where the annual swing in daylight is moderate.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Kingston falls exactly at 1:10 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 17.51 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kingston, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Kingston?
At Kingston's latitude of 44.3054151°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 269.95° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Kingston are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 44.3054151, -76.4283781. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Kingston (Past Years)
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Here is a comparison of today's sunrise and sunset times in Kingston versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:17 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 46m |
| 2025 | 6:17 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 45m |
| 2021 | 6:17 AM | 8:03 PM | 13h 45m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Kingston today?
In Kingston, the sun rises at exactly 6:17 AM and sets at 8:03 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 46m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Kingston today?
Today, morning golden hour in Kingston runs from N/A to 6:56 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 7:24 PM and lasts until 8:00 PM.
Why does sunrise in Kingston shift every day?
At Kingston's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 269.95° (W). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is losing 3 minutes of daylight each day until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Kingston at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 1:10 PM when the sun reaches 17.51. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Kingston, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Kingston changed compared to previous years?
Due to the Earth's precise orbit, solar times remain highly consistent year over year. Exactly one year ago in 2025, sunrise was at 6:17 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:17 AM.