Current Local Time in Kingston
Kingston, Jamaica (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Kingston is located in the America/Jamaica timezone in Jamaica.
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/JamaicaData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Kingston
☀️Climate
Tropical with warm temperatures year-round (25-33°C). Hurricane season June-November. Drier than north coast.
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📍About Kingston Time Zone
Kingston is located in the America/Jamaica time zone (UTC-5). As a significant city in Jamaica, Kingston serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Kingston is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Kingston, consider that standard business hours are typically 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM local time. Kingston does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so the UTC offset remains constant throughout the year at UTC-5.
Kingston has a population of approximately 670K. The local currency is the Jamaican Dollar (J$). To call Kingston from abroad, use the country code +1 876. The primary language spoken is English, Jamaican Patois.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Kingston time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Kingston ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Kingston Time
- • Time Zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Not observed
- • Country: Jamaica (JM)
- • Coordinates: 18.00°, -76.79°
- • Calling Code: +1 876