Current Time in Kingston, Jamaica

6:37:28 PM

Sunday, August 2, 2026

• Time zone: America/Jamaica (UTC-5)
• Daylight Saving Time: Not currently in effect
• Continent: Americas

Historical records indicate Kingston once observed a temporary local time offset during the 19th century.

About time in Kingston

Kingston, Jamaica observes the America/Jamaica time zone, currently at UTC-5. Kingston is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time. Use TimezoneLink's free converter and meeting planner to schedule calls and events with Kingston accurately, with no ads and no tracking.

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston uses the America/Jamaica time zone, currently UTC-5 relative to UTC.

Does Kingston observe Daylight Saving Time?
Kingston is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.