Today in Runaway Bay, Jamaica, the sun rises at 5:53 AM and sets at 6:34 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 40m of daylight. That is 0 minutes longer than yesterday—approaching the solar plateau near the Winter Solstice. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Runaway Bay is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Runaway Bay
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Runaway Bay runs from N/A to 6:23 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, Runaway Bay's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Runaway Bay falls exactly at 12:14 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 14.83 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Runaway Bay, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Runaway Bay?
At Runaway Bay's latitude of 18.4593532°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 261.87° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Runaway Bay are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.4593532, -77.3409447. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Runaway 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 Runaway Bay versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:53 AM | 6:34 PM | 12h 40m |
| 2025 | 5:54 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 39m |
| 2021 | 5:54 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 39m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Runaway Bay today?
In Runaway Bay, the sun rises at exactly 5:53 AM and sets at 6:34 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 40m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Runaway Bay today?
Today, morning golden hour in Runaway Bay runs from N/A to 6:23 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:04 PM and lasts until 6:31 PM.
Why does sunrise in Runaway Bay shift every day?
At Runaway Bay's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 261.87° (W). 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 Runaway Bay at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:14 PM when the sun reaches 14.83. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Runaway Bay, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Runaway 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 5:54 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:54 AM.