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Kingston, Jamaica
Eastern Standard Time · America/Jamaica
Daytime in Kingston
8:59:18AM
Friday, July 17, 2026
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Abbreviation
EST
Daylight Saving
Not observed
IANA Identifier
America/Jamaica
Sunrise
5:40 AM
Sunset
6:46 PM
Latitude
18.00° N
Longitude
76.79° W
About Kingston
Kingston is the capital of Jamaica, located in Caribbean.
Time Zone Conversion
| Kingston (EST) | UTC | New York | London |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 AM | 1:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 3:00 AM | 8:00 AM | 4:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 7:00 AM | 12:00 PM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 10:00 AM | 3:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 1:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 PM | 4:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 PM | 7:00 PM | 12:00 AM |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 AM | 10:00 PM | 3:00 AM |
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston, Jamaica uses Eastern Standard Time (America/Jamaica), currently at UTC-5.
What is the current UTC offset in Kingston?
Kingston is currently at UTC-5.
Does Kingston observe daylight saving time?
No. Kingston uses EST year-round and does not observe daylight saving time.