Today in Montego Bay, Jamaica, the sun rises at 5:41 AM and sets at 6:53 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 11m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Montego Bay is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Montego Bay
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Montego Bay runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:22 PM and lasts until 6:53 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Montego Bay's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Montego Bay falls exactly at 12:17 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 16.60 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Montego Bay, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Montego Bay?
At Montego Bay's latitude of 18.4724603°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 251.14° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Montego Bay are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.4724603, -77.9217357. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Montego Bay (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 Montego Bay versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:41 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 11m |
| 2025 | 5:41 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 11m |
| 2021 | 5:42 AM | 6:53 PM | 13h 11m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Montego Bay today?
In Montego Bay, the sun rises at exactly 5:41 AM and sets at 6:53 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 11m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Montego Bay today?
Today, morning golden hour in Montego Bay runs from N/A to 6:13 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:22 PM and lasts until 6:51 PM.
Why does sunrise in Montego Bay shift every day?
At Montego Bay's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 251.14° (WSW). Because of Earth's tilt, the city is approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice until the Winter Solstice on December 21.
What is the UV Index in Montego Bay at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:17 PM when the sun reaches 16.60. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Montego Bay, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Montego Bay 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 5:41 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:42 AM.