Today in Saint Catherine, Jamaica, the sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 6:49 PM, giving the city exactly 13h 9m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 167 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Saint Catherine is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Saint Catherine
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Saint Catherine runs from N/A to 6:10 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:17 PM and lasts until 6:49 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Saint Catherine's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Saint Catherine falls exactly at 12:14 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 17.26 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Saint Catherine, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Saint Catherine?
At Saint Catherine's latitude of 18.0471737°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 251.21° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Saint Catherine are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.0471737, -77.0333852. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Saint Catherine (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 Catherine versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:39 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 9m |
| 2025 | 5:39 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 9m |
| 2021 | 5:39 AM | 6:49 PM | 13h 9m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Saint Catherine today?
In Saint Catherine, the sun rises at exactly 5:39 AM and sets at 6:49 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 9m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Saint Catherine today?
Today, morning golden hour in Saint Catherine runs from N/A to 6:10 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 6:17 PM and lasts until 6:46 PM.
Why does sunrise in Saint Catherine shift every day?
At Saint Catherine's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 251.21° (WSW). 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 Catherine at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:14 PM when the sun reaches 17.26. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Saint Catherine, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Saint Catherine 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 5:39 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:39 AM.