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Current local time in New Kingston, Jamaica

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EST · UTC-05:00 · Eastern Standard Time

About New Kingston

New Kingston, Saint Andrew, Jamaica uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (America/Jamaica), currently UTC-05:00. Population: about 583,958.

Country:Jamaica
State / region:Saint Andrew
Coordinates:18°00′N / 76°47′W
Population:583,958
Currency:Jamaican dollar (JMD)
Languages:English, Jamaican Patois
Country calling code:+1

Time zone in New Kingston

IANA time zone:America/Jamaica
Time zone name:Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Current UTC offset:UTC-05:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

New Kingston does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in New Kingston today

Sunrise:06:02
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 New Kingston

  • London−6 hNew Kingston is 6 hours behind London
  • New York−1 hNew Kingston is 1 hour behind New York
  • Abuja−6 hNew Kingston is 6 hours behind Abuja

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Frequently asked questions about New Kingston time

What time zone is New Kingston in?
New Kingston uses the IANA time zone America/Jamaica (Eastern Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does New Kingston observe daylight saving time?
New Kingston does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between New Kingston and London?
Right now New 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 New Kingston and New York?
Right now New 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.