Time in Kingston Now
Eastern Standard Time (EST) · UTC−5
00:29:31
Wednesday 4 November 2026
Time zoneEastern Standard Time (EST)America/Jamaica
UTC offsetUTC−5
Daylight saving timeNot observed
Sunrise06:07
Sunset17:33
Day length11:26
- Country
- Jamaica
- Population
- 1,041,084
- Currency
- JMD Jamaica Dollar
- Language
- English
- Dialling code
- +1876
- Internet domain
- .jm
- Continent
- North America
- Capital
- Kingston
- Coordinates
- 18.0179, -76.8099
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston is in the Eastern Standard Time time zone (EST), which is UTC−5.
Does Kingston observe daylight saving time?
No. Kingston does not use daylight saving time, so the clocks stay on UTC−5 all year.
What is the time difference between Kingston and UTC?
Kingston is currently UTC−5.
What is the dialling code for Kingston?
The international dialling code for Kingston is +1876.
When is the best time to call Kingston from London?
Working hours (9:00–17:00) overlap from 14:00 to 17:00 in London, which is 09:00 to 12:00 in Kingston.

