Current Time in Kingston, Jamaica

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

EST

IANA Identifier

America/Jamaica

UTC Offset

UTC−5

Country

Jamaica (JM)

Location Details

Coordinates

18.0179°, -76.8099°

Population

938K

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Norman Manley International Airport (KIN) — 22 km

Nearby Cities

• Acapulco — Mexico
• Asunción — Paraguay
• Atlanta — United States
• Austin — United States
• Baltimore — United States
• Bogotá — Colombia
• Boston — United States
• Caracas — Venezuela

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Kingston in?

Kingston is in the EST time zone (America/Jamaica), which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Kingston observe Daylight Saving Time?

Kingston uses the America/Jamaica IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Kingston?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Kingston, Jamaica. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Kingston?

Kingston has a UTC offset of UTC−5. This means it is 5 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Kingston?

Kingston is served by Norman Manley International Airport (KIN).