Current local time in Kingston, Jamaica
EST · UTC-05:00 · Eastern Standard Time
About Kingston
Kingston, Jamaica uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (America/Jamaica), currently UTC-05:00. It is the capital of Jamaica. Population: about 937,700.
| Country: | Jamaica |
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| Coordinates: | 18°00′N / 76°48′W |
| Population: | 937,700 |
| Currency: | Jamaican dollar (JMD) |
| Languages: | English, Jamaican Patois |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Kingston
| IANA time zone: | America/Jamaica |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-05:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Kingston does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Kingston today
| Sunrise: | 06:02 |
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| Sunset: | 17:41 |
| Solar noon: | 11:51 |
| Day length: | 11h 38m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:40 – 18:03 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kingston
- London−6 hKingston is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hKingston is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hKingston is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kingston time
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston uses the IANA time zone America/Jamaica (Eastern Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does Kingston observe daylight saving time?
Kingston does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Kingston and London?
Right now Kingston is 6 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Kingston and New York?
Right now Kingston is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.