Time Difference Between Kingston and New York
New York is 1 hour ahead Kingston.
Jamaica
Kingston
America/Jamaica · UTC-5
United States
New York
America/New_York · UTC-4
Best Times to Meet
Hours where standard working time (9 AM – 6 PM) overlaps in both Kingston and New York.
Kingston
9:00 AM
New York
10:00 AM
Kingston
10:00 AM
New York
11:00 AM
Kingston
11:00 AM
New York
12:00 PM
Kingston
12:00 PM
New York
1:00 PM
Kingston
1:00 PM
New York
2:00 PM
Kingston
2:00 PM
New York
3:00 PM
Kingston
3:00 PM
New York
4:00 PM
Kingston
4:00 PM
New York
5:00 PM
Kingston to New York — 24-Hour Conversion
Each row shows the equivalent local time in New York for an hour in Kingston. Working-hours rows (9–18) are highlighted.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kingston and New York?
New York, United States (UTC-4) is 1 hour ahead Kingston, Jamaica (UTC-5).
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Kingston and New York?
The best meeting times overlap when both cities are within standard working hours (9 AM – 6 PM). The full hour-by-hour table on this page lists every overlap window.
Does daylight saving time change the difference between Kingston and New York?
Yes — when one city observes daylight saving time and the other does not, the gap shifts by an hour. The conversion table on this page reflects the current offset, including any active DST.
When it is 9 AM in Kingston, what time is it in New York?
Use the conversion table on this page — every hour in Kingston is mapped to its equivalent local time in New York, including day shift markers when the date differs.