Time Difference between New York and Kingston
New York (UTC-4) → Jamaica (UTC-5)
🕐 Interactive Time Explorer
When it's 16:00 in New York, it's 15:00 in Kingston
Drag the slider to see corresponding times in both cities
🤝 Best Meeting Times
New York & Kingston✓ Perfect Match (7 hours)
◐ Extended Hours (2 hours)
✈️ Travel Information
Distance
2,539 km
Est. Flight Time
~4h
Time Difference
-1h
Work Hours Overlap
7h
Excellent
🟢 Good to Call Now
12:15
10:00 - 17:00
⏰ Quick Conversion
06:00
New York
05:00
Kingston
09:00
New York
08:00
Kingston
12:00
New York
11:00
Kingston
15:00
New York
14:00
Kingston
18:00
New York
17:00
Kingston
21:00
New York
20:00
Kingston
00:00
New York
23:00
Kingston (-1)
03:00
New York
02:00
Kingston
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Time Difference Between New York and Kingston
New York, United States and Kingston, Jamaica are separated by a time difference of 1 hour. When it's noon in New York, it's 1 hour earlier in Kingston.
New York operates on America/New York timezone, while Kingston uses America/Jamaica. Both cities may observe Daylight Saving Time at different dates, which can temporarily change the time difference by an hour.
Best Time to Call
With only 1 hour difference, scheduling calls between New York and Kingston is relatively easy.
Flight Considerations
The distance between New York and Kingston is approximately 2,539 km. A direct flight typically takes around 4 hours. When traveling, remember that your arrival time will be in local time. Use our Flight Time Calculator for accurate arrival predictions.