Time in Jamaica
Capital · Kingston
Time zone in Jamaica
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Jamaica Eastern Standard Time |
UTC-05:00 | No | Kingston |
About Jamaica
| Capital: | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Region: | Americas · Caribbean |
| Population: | 2,825,544 |
| Currency: | Jamaican dollar (JMD, J$) |
| Calling code: | +1 |
| Languages: | English, Jamaican Patois |
| ISO codes: | JM / JAM |
| Internet domain: | .jm |
Cities in Jamaica
Public holidays in Jamaica 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 18 Feb — Ash Wednesday
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 25 May — Labour Day
- 1 Aug — Emancipation Day
- 6 Aug — Independence Day
- 19 Oct — National Heroes Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Jamaica
How many time zones does Jamaica have?
Jamaica uses one time zone: Eastern Standard Time (America/Jamaica, currently UTC-05:00).
Does Jamaica use daylight saving time?
No. None of Jamaica’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Kingston, the capital of Jamaica?
See the live clock on the Kingston time page. Kingston uses America/Jamaica.