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Sun Times in New Kingston
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is sunrise in New Kingston?
Check the sunrise time displayed above for New Kingston (America/Jamaica). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
What time is sunset in New Kingston?
Check the sunset time displayed above for New Kingston (America/Jamaica). Times are calculated from the city's coordinates.
When is golden hour in New Kingston?
Golden hour times for New Kingston are displayed above. Morning golden hour runs from sunrise until about an hour after. Evening golden hour starts about an hour before sunset.
How long is the day in New Kingston?
The day length for New Kingston is shown above. It represents the time between sunrise and sunset.
What time is the sun at its highest point in New Kingston?
The sun's highest point (solar noon) for New Kingston is shown in the times above (America/Jamaica). This is when the sun crosses the meridian.
What time does it get dark in New Kingston?
Sunset and dusk times for New Kingston are displayed above (America/Jamaica). It typically takes over an hour after sunset for the sky to get fully dark.
How long does twilight last in New Kingston?
Twilight duration in New Kingston varies by season. You can calculate it from the sunset and astronomical dusk times shown above.
What is the earliest sunrise of the year in New Kingston?
The earliest sunrise in New Kingston in 2026 is at 5:30 AM on May 31 (America/Jamaica). This occurs around the summer solstice when days are longest.
What is the latest sunset of the year in New Kingston?
The latest sunset in New Kingston in 2026 is at 6:46 PM on June 25 (America/Jamaica). This occurs shortly after the summer solstice.
What time does it actually get dark after sunset in New Kingston?
After sunset in New Kingston, civil twilight lasts roughly 30 minutes, during which the sky fades but remains somewhat bright. Full darkness follows after astronomical dusk. See the exact times above.
What these times mean
Solar times in New Kingston shift throughout the year. Each stage of the day brings distinct light that photographers, outdoor planners, and everyday users rely on.
- Dawn
- The first usable twilight before sunrise, when the horizon brightens and color gradually returns to the sky.
- Sunrise
- The moment the upper edge of the sun appears above the horizon, starting direct daylight.
- Golden Hour
- The low-angle window just after sunrise and just before sunset, producing warm, soft light favored by photographers.
- Sunset
- The moment the upper edge of the sun drops below the horizon, ending direct sunlight for the day.
- Dusk
- The fading twilight after sunset, ending with astronomical dusk when the sky becomes fully dark.
Monthly daylight in New Kingston
Sunrise, sunset, and total daylight in New Kingston on the 15th of each month for 2026. Times reflect the city's local timezone.
| Month | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 6:41 AM | 5:51 PM | 11h 10m |
| February | 6:34 AM | 6:08 PM | 11h 34m |
| March | 6:15 AM | 6:17 PM | 12h 02m |
| April | 5:50 AM | 6:23 PM | 12h 33m |
| May | 5:34 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 59m |
| June | 5:31 AM | 6:43 PM | 13h 12m |
| July | 5:39 AM | 6:46 PM | 13h 06m |
| August | 5:49 AM | 6:33 PM | 12h 44m |
| September | 5:55 AM | 6:09 PM | 12h 14m |
| October | 6:00 AM | 5:44 PM | 11h 44m |
| November | 6:13 AM | 5:30 PM | 11h 17m |
| December | 6:30 AM | 5:34 PM | 11h 04m |