PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Kingston
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Eastern Standard Time
- IANA zone
- America/Jamaica
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving time
- No
- Country
- Jamaica
- Region
- Kingston
- Population
- 937,700
- Coordinates
- 18.00° N, 76.79° W
- Elevation
- 65 m
Kingston is the capital of Jamaica, with a population of about 937,700. It uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Jamaica).
Kingston does not observe daylight saving time, so the clock stays on UTC−5 all year round. The time difference with places that do change their clocks — such as most of Europe and North America — therefore shifts by one hour twice a year.
Other cities on the same clock include Lima, Bogotá, Quito, Guayaquil, Cali, Medellín.
Because Kingston lies at 18.00° N, 76.79° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 13 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 03 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:11 AM | 6:18 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 5:32 AM | 6:45 PM | 13 h 13 min |
| September equinox | 5:56 AM | 6:03 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 6:33 AM | 5:36 PM | 11 h 03 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston is in the Eastern Standard Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Jamaica. The UTC offset is UTC−5.
Does Kingston have daylight saving time?
No. Kingston stays on UTC−5 all year.
What is the time difference between Kingston and New York?
In January New York is the same time as Kingston, and in July it is 1 hour ahead of Kingston, because of daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Kingston and Los Angeles?
In January Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Kingston, and in July it is 2 hours behind Kingston, because of daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kingston?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:32 AM and sets at about 6:45 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:33 AM and sets at about 5:36 PM (local time).
Nearby cities
- Port-au-Prince Haiti · 470 km ·
- Santo Domingo Dominican Republic · 730 km ·
- Havana Cuba · 820 km ·
- Miami United States · 930 km ·
- Maracaibo Venezuela · 990 km ·
- Panama City Panama · 1,040 km ·