Current local time in Portmore, Jamaica
EST · UTC-05:00 · Eastern Standard Time
About Portmore
Portmore, Saint Catherine, Jamaica uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (America/Jamaica), currently UTC-05:00. Population: about 102,861.
| Country: | Jamaica |
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| State / region: | Saint Catherine |
| Coordinates: | 17°57′N / 76°53′W |
| Population: | 102,861 |
| Currency: | Jamaican dollar (JMD) |
| Languages: | English, Jamaican Patois |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Portmore
| 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
Portmore does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Portmore today
| Sunrise: | 06:02 |
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| Sunset: | 17:41 |
| Solar noon: | 11:52 |
| 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 Portmore
- London−6 hPortmore is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hPortmore is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hPortmore is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Portmore time
What time zone is Portmore in?
Portmore uses the IANA time zone America/Jamaica (Eastern Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does Portmore observe daylight saving time?
Portmore does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Portmore and London?
Right now Portmore 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 Portmore and New York?
Right now Portmore is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.