Current local time in Montego Bay, Jamaica
EST · UTC-05:00 · Eastern Standard Time
About Montego Bay
Montego Bay, Saint James, Jamaica uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (America/Jamaica), currently UTC-05:00. Population: about 82,867.
| Country: | Jamaica |
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| State / region: | Saint James |
| Coordinates: | 18°28′N / 77°55′W |
| Population: | 82,867 |
| Currency: | Jamaican dollar (JMD) |
| Languages: | English, Jamaican Patois |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Montego Bay
| 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
Montego Bay does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Montego Bay today
| Sunrise: | 06:07 |
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| Sunset: | 17:45 |
| Solar noon: | 11:56 |
| Day length: | 11h 37m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:45 – 18:07 |
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 Montego Bay
- London−6 hMontego Bay is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hMontego Bay is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hMontego Bay is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Montego Bay time
What time zone is Montego Bay in?
Montego Bay uses the IANA time zone America/Jamaica (Eastern Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does Montego Bay observe daylight saving time?
Montego Bay does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Montego Bay and London?
Right now Montego Bay 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 Montego Bay and New York?
Right now Montego Bay is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.