Current Time in Jamaica
Jamaica uses America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00) and does not observe daylight saving time. See the live time across Jamaica below.
Time across Jamaica
1 cities trackedJamaica is in a single time zone — America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00). The country does not observe daylight saving time, so local time stays the same all year round.
| City | Local Time | Timezone |
|---|---|---|
| KingstonCapital | --:-- | America/Jamaica · -05:00KIN |
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 |
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 | 9:10 AM | UTC−4 | 1h behind |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 2:10 PM | UTC+1 | 6h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 5:10 PM | UTC+4 | 9h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 6:40 PM | UTC+5:30 | 10h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 9:10 PM | UTC+8 | 13h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 10:10 PM | UTC+9 | 14h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 11:10 PM | UTC+10 | 15h 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 | 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM |
| London | 3:00 PM | 11:00 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 | 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Jamaica in?
Jamaica uses America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00) and does not observe daylight saving time — the UTC offset stays constant all year.
What time is it in Jamaica right now?
The current time in Kingston is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Jamaica observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No — Jamaica does not currently observe daylight saving time, so the time never changes throughout the year.
How many time zones does Jamaica have?
Jamaica has 1 time zone (America/Jamaica).
What is Jamaica's UTC / GMT offset?
Jamaica is in America/Jamaica (UTC-05:00) all year round — the offset never changes.
Is the time the same throughout Jamaica?
Yes — the whole of Jamaica shares one time zone (America/Jamaica, UTC-05:00).
What is the time difference between Jamaica and India?
Jamaica (UTC-05:00) is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.