Today in Port Antonio, Jamaica, the sun rises at 5:50 AM and sets at 6:30 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, Port Antonio is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Port Antonio
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Port Antonio runs from N/A to 6:20 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:00 PM and lasts until 6:30 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Port Antonio's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Port Antonio falls exactly at 12:10 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 15.63 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Port Antonio, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Port Antonio?
At Port Antonio's latitude of 18.175168°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 262.04° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Port Antonio are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.175168, -76.4474201. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Port Antonio (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 Port Antonio versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:50 AM | 6:30 PM | 12h 39m |
| 2025 | 5:50 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 39m |
| 2021 | 5:50 AM | 6:29 PM | 12h 39m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Port Antonio today?
In Port Antonio, the sun rises at exactly 5:50 AM and sets at 6:30 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 39m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Port Antonio today?
Today, morning golden hour in Port Antonio runs from N/A to 6:20 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:00 PM and lasts until 6:27 PM.
Why does sunrise in Port Antonio shift every day?
At Port Antonio's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 262.04° (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 Port Antonio at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:10 PM when the sun reaches 15.63. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Port Antonio, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Port Antonio 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 5:50 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:50 AM.