JamaicaTime in Kingston Now

Eastern Standard Time (EST) · UTC−5

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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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Time difference from Kingston

CityLocal timeDifference
London05:295 h ahead
Paris06:296 h ahead
Moscow08:298 h ahead
Istanbul08:298 h ahead
Dubai09:299 h ahead
New Delhi10:5910:30 h ahead
Bangkok12:2912 h ahead
Tokyo14:2914 h ahead
Sydney16:2916 h ahead
New York00:29Same time
Los Angeles21:293 h behind

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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.