Current time in Kingston, Jamaica

19:06:06

Saturday, 14 November 2026

Time zone

EST

Eastern Time

UTC offset

UTC-05:00

America/Jamaica

Sunrise

06:13

Today

Sunset

17:31

11h 18m of daylight

No daylight saving: Kingston stays at UTC-05:00 all year.

Kingston compared with the world

New YorkSame time19:06
London5h ahead00:06next day
Dubai9h ahead04:06next day
Mumbai10h 30m ahead05:36next day
Singapore13h ahead08:06next day
Tokyo14h ahead09:06next day
Sydney16h ahead11:06next day
Los Angeles3h behind16:06

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Upcoming holidays in Jamaica

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Other cities in Jamaica

Spanish Town19:06

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kingston in?

Kingston is in the Eastern Time zone, America/Jamaica in the IANA database, currently at UTC-05:00.

Does Kingston have daylight saving time?

No. Kingston keeps the same time all year.

What is the best time to call Kingston?

Business hours in Kingston usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Jamaica before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule