Today in Saint Andrew, Jamaica, the sun rises at 5:59 AM and sets at 5:54 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 55m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 78 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Saint Andrew is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Saint Andrew
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Saint Andrew runs from N/A to 6:28 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:25 PM and lasts until 5:54 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Saint Andrew's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Saint Andrew falls exactly at 11:56 AM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 13.73 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Saint Andrew, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Saint Andrew?
At Saint Andrew's latitude of 18.0589648°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 279.24° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Saint Andrew are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.0589648, -76.7607767. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Saint Andrew (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 Saint Andrew versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:59 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 55m |
| 2025 | 5:59 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 55m |
| 2021 | 5:59 AM | 5:54 PM | 11h 55m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Saint Andrew today?
In Saint Andrew, the sun rises at exactly 5:59 AM and sets at 5:54 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 55m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Saint Andrew today?
Today, morning golden hour in Saint Andrew runs from N/A to 6:28 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:25 PM and lasts until 5:52 PM.
Why does sunrise in Saint Andrew shift every day?
At Saint Andrew's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 279.24° (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 Saint Andrew at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 11:56 AM when the sun reaches 13.73. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Saint Andrew, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Saint Andrew 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 5:59 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:59 AM.