Today in Mandeville, Jamaica, the sun rises at 5:55 AM and sets at 6:34 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 39m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Mandeville is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Mandeville
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Mandeville runs from N/A to 6:24 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:04 PM and lasts until 6:34 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Mandeville's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Mandeville falls exactly at 12:14 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 14.61 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mandeville, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Mandeville?
At Mandeville's latitude of 18.0431254°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 261.71° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Mandeville are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.0431254, -77.50741. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Mandeville (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 Mandeville versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:55 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 39m |
| 2025 | 5:55 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 38m |
| 2021 | 5:55 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 38m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Mandeville today?
In Mandeville, the sun rises at exactly 5:55 AM and sets at 6:34 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 39m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Mandeville today?
Today, morning golden hour in Mandeville runs from N/A to 6:24 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:04 PM and lasts until 6:31 PM.
Why does sunrise in Mandeville shift every day?
At Mandeville's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 261.71° (W). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is just past its peak, losing daylight slowly until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Mandeville at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:14 PM when the sun reaches 14.61. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Mandeville, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Mandeville 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 5:55 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:55 AM.