Current Time in Jamaica
Jamaica uses Eastern Standard Time (Jamaica) all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Jamaica time zone
Eastern Standard Time (Jamaica)
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
--:--UTC-5- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Kingston
IANA time zone: America/Jamaica.
Major cities in Jamaica
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Jamaica to New York | +1 hour | |
| Jamaica to London | +6 hours | |
| Jamaica to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Jamaica to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Jamaica to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Jamaica: FAQs
What time zone is Jamaica in?
Jamaica uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) all year.
Does Jamaica observe daylight saving time?
No. Jamaica does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between Jamaica and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour ahead of Jamaica. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Kingston, the capital?
Kingston is on Eastern Standard Time (Jamaica), currently EST (UTC-5). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Kingston page.