Current Time in Kingston
The live local time in Kingston, Jamaica — Jamaica (America/Jamaica). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Kingston
Kingston follows the America/Jamaica time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Kingston does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Kingston with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Kingston quick facts
- Country
- Jamaica
- Time zone
- America/Jamaica
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 all year
- Calling code
- +1
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 1.2 million
- Coordinates
- 17.97°N, 76.79°W
Best time to call Kingston
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 8:00 AM–4:00 PM in Kingston. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Kingston time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 3:00 AM–11:00 AM in Kingston. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–11:00 AM Kingston time.
Cities near Kingston
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kingston in?+
Kingston is in the America/Jamaica time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Kingston observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (America/Jamaica), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Jamaica observes it.
When do the clocks change in Kingston?+
Kingston does not currently observe daylight saving time, so its UTC offset stays the same all year round.
What is the best time to call Kingston from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 8:00 AM–4:00 PM in Kingston. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–4:00 PM Kingston time.