What time is it in Kingston, Jamaica?
Monday, October 19, 2026
Sun: ↑ 06:01 ↓ 17:42 (11 h 40 m)
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time
UTC Offset
UTC-5:00
DST Status
Not active
Abbreviation
EST
Sunrise
6:01:48 AM
Sunset
5:42:23 PM
Day Length
11 h 40 m
Population
937,700
Latitude
17.997° N
Longitude
76.7936° W
Coordinates
17.997° N, 76.7936° W
Time difference from Kingston
| Los Angeles | − 2 hours |
|---|---|
| Chicago | 0 |
| New York City | + 1 hours |
| Toronto | + 1 hours |
| São Paulo | + 2 hours |
| London | + 6 hours |
| Lagos | + 6 hours |
| Paris | + 7 hours |
| Johannesburg | + 7 hours |
| Zürich | + 7 hours |
| Cairo | + 8 hours |
| Istanbul | + 8 hours |
| Moscow | + 8 hours |
| Dubai | + 9 hours |
| Mumbai | + 10 hours 30 minutes |
| Hong Kong | + 13 hours |
| Singapore | + 13 hours |
| Shanghai | + 13 hours |
| Tokyo | + 14 hours |
| Sydney | + 16 hours |
Local time in Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica follows Eastern Standard Time (UTCUTC-5:00). This page shows the live local time and date, daylight length, and how Kingston, Jamaica lines up with other places in Jamaica. The clock follows daylight saving when this time zone uses it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Kingston?
The current local time in Kingston, Jamaica is 4:30:43 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026.
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (UTC-5:00). Not active.
What is the UTC offset for Kingston?
Kingston is UTC-5:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What are the coordinates of Kingston?
Kingston is located at 17.997° N, 76.7936° W (latitude 17.997° N, longitude 76.7936° W).
