Today in Trelawny, Jamaica, the sun rises at 6:02 AM and sets at 5:58 PM, giving the city exactly 11h 56m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 79 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Trelawny is currently in its Autumn season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Trelawny
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Trelawny runs from N/A to 6:31 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:29 PM and lasts until 5:58 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Trelawny's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Trelawny falls exactly at 12:00 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 12.95 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Trelawny, typical of its Autumn season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Trelawny?
At Trelawny's latitude of 18.3682128°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 278.62° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Trelawny are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 18.3682128, -77.6043615. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Trelawny (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 Trelawny versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 6:02 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 56m |
| 2025 | 6:02 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 56m |
| 2021 | 6:02 AM | 5:58 PM | 11h 56m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Trelawny today?
In Trelawny, the sun rises at exactly 6:02 AM and sets at 5:58 PM today. This gives the city a total of 11h 56m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Trelawny today?
Today, morning golden hour in Trelawny runs from N/A to 6:31 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:29 PM and lasts until 5:56 PM.
Why does sunrise in Trelawny shift every day?
At Trelawny's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 278.62° (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 Trelawny at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:00 PM when the sun reaches 12.95. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Trelawny, typical of its Autumn season.
Has the sunrise time in Trelawny 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 6:02 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 6:02 AM.