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Current Time in Kingston, Jamaica

Kingston is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. Kingston does not observe daylight saving time.

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America/Jamaica

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Time zone of Kingston

Time zoneEastern Standard Time
AbbreviationEST
UTC offsetUTC−5
IANA time zone idAmerica/Jamaica
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Kingston and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New YorkSame time--:--
Los Angeles3 hours behind--:--
London5 hours ahead--:--
Paris6 hours ahead--:--
Dubai9 hours ahead--:--
India10 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila13 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo14 hours ahead--:--
Sydney16 hours ahead--:--
TorontoSame time--:--

Daylight saving time in Kingston

Kingston does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC−5 all year, so conversions never shift.

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/Jamaica.

Does Kingston observe daylight saving time?

No. Kingston stays on UTC−5 all year.

What is the time difference between Kingston and New York?

Kingston and New York are on the same time.

Other cities in Jamaica

Spanish TownMontego Bay

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.