Today in Spanish Town, Jamaica, the sun rises at 5:38 AM and sets at 6:48 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, Spanish Town is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Spanish Town
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Spanish Town runs from N/A to 6:10 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 6:17 PM and lasts until 6:48 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Spanish Town's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Spanish Town falls exactly at 12:13 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 17.32 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Spanish Town, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Spanish Town?
At Spanish Town's latitude of 17.9956926°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 251.22° (WSW). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Spanish Town are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 17.9956926, -76.9540831. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Spanish Town (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 Spanish Town versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 9m |
| 2025 | 5:39 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 9m |
| 2021 | 5:39 AM | 6:48 PM | 13h 9m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Spanish Town today?
In Spanish Town, the sun rises at exactly 5:38 AM and sets at 6:48 PM today. This gives the city a total of 13h 9m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Spanish Town today?
Today, morning golden hour in Spanish Town 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 Spanish Town shift every day?
At Spanish Town's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 251.22° (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 Spanish Town at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:13 PM when the sun reaches 17.32. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Spanish Town, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Spanish Town 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.