Jamaica · America/Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica is in the America/Jamaica time zone (UTC-05:00) and does not observe daylight saving time (DST). The current local time is shown live above. Use the comparison table below to see Kingston's time against major cities around the world, and check Jamaica's public holidays.
Kingston vs the World
Current time difference between Kingston, Jamaica and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Kingston |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 2:23 PM | UTC−5 | Same time |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 7:23 PM | UTC+0 | 5h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 11:23 PM | UTC+4 | 9h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 12:53 AM | UTC+5:30 | 10h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 3:23 AM | UTC+8 | 13h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 4:23 AM | UTC+9 | 14h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 6:23 AM | UTC+11 | 16h behind |
Business Hours in Kingston (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kingston, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Kingston | 5:00 PM in Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| London | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Dubai | 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 7:30 PM | 3:30 AM |
| Singapore | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
| Sydney | 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Public Holidays in Jamaica
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Feb 14 | Ash Wednesday | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| May 23 | Labour Day | — | public |
| Aug 1 | Emancipation Day | — | public |
| Aug 6 | Independence Day | — | public |
| Oct 21 | National Heroes Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston, Jamaica is in the America/Jamaica time zone (UTC-05:00) and does not observe daylight saving time.
What time is it in Kingston right now?
The current local time in Kingston is shown live at the top of this page, and the table below shows Kingston's time against major cities worldwide.
Does Kingston observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Kingston does not observe daylight saving time, so the local time stays the same all year round.
What is Kingston's UTC / GMT offset?
Kingston is in America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00).
What is the time difference between Kingston and India?
Kingston (UTC-05:00) is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30).
What is the time difference between Kingston and New York?
Kingston (UTC-05:00) is on the same time as New York (US Eastern Time).
What is Kingston's airport code?
Kingston's main airport is KIN — the IATA code many people use when searching for Kingston time.