Current Time in Kingston, Canada
Kingston is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Kingston
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Toronto |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Kingston and other cities
Daylight saving time in Kingston
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Kingston time FAQ
What time is it in Kingston right now?
Kingston is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Kingston, updated every second.
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/Toronto.
Does Kingston observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Kingston and New York?
Kingston and New York are on the same time.
Other cities in Canada
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.