Today in Princes Town, Trinidad and Tobago, the sun rises at 5:57 AM and sets at 6:22 PM, giving the city exactly 12h 24m of daylight. That is 1 minutes shorter than yesterday—just past its peak, losing daylight slowly. With 122 days until the Winter Solstice on December 21, Princes Town is currently in its Summer season.
Golden Hour & Twilight Windows in Princes Town
For photographers, filmmakers, and outdoor enthusiasts, the morning golden hour in Princes Town runs from N/A to 6:25 AM. The evening golden hour begins at 5:53 PM and lasts until 6:22 PM.
Civil twilight—when there is still sufficient ambient light to see clearly outdoors—begins at N/A. Near the equator, Princes Town's daylight stays remarkably stable year-round, deviating very little from the annual average.
Solar Noon & UV Index
Solar noon in Princes Town falls exactly at 12:09 PM, which is the moment the sun reaches its peak altitude of 29.11 above the horizon. At this specific time, the solar angle produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Princes Town, typical of its Summer season.
Why Does Sunrise Shift in Princes Town?
At Princes Town's latitude of 10.2048004°, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 261.67° (W). Because of the Earth's axial tilt, this position shifts slightly every day. Sunrise and sunset times for Princes Town are calculated using advanced solar algorithms (SunCalc) based on coordinates 10.2048004, -61.2806186. Times are mathematically accurate to ±30 seconds.
Historical Sunrise in Princes 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 Princes Town versus 1 year and 5 years ago:
| Year | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5:57 AM | 6:22 PM | 12h 24m |
| 2025 | 5:57 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 24m |
| 2021 | 5:57 AM | 6:21 PM | 12h 24m |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time does the sun rise in Princes Town today?
In Princes Town, the sun rises at exactly 5:57 AM and sets at 6:22 PM today. This gives the city a total of 12h 24m of daylight.
When is golden hour in Princes Town today?
Today, morning golden hour in Princes Town runs from N/A to 6:25 AM. Evening golden hour begins at 5:53 PM and lasts until 6:19 PM.
Why does sunrise in Princes Town shift every day?
At Princes Town's latitude, the sun currently rises at an azimuth of 261.67° (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 Princes Town at solar noon?
Solar noon occurs at 12:09 PM when the sun reaches 29.11. This produces a relatively low UV exposure day for Princes Town, typical of its Summer season.
Has the sunrise time in Princes 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 5:57 AM, and five years ago in 2021, it was at 5:57 AM.