Kingston, Jamaica
Sunday, May 17, 2026 • UTC-5 (EST)
The current local time in Kingston, Jamaica is 10:23:24.
Quick Facts
- Country
- Jamaica
- Region
- Americas
- Population
- 937,700
- Coordinates
- 18.00° N, 76.79° W
- Time Zone
- America/Jamaica
- Currency
- Dollar (JMD)
- Languages
- English
- Country Area
- 10,991 km²
Time Difference Between Kingston and Major Cities
| CITY | LOCAL TIME | DIFFERENCE |
|---|---|---|
| Time in New York | 1h ahead | |
| Time in London | 6h ahead | |
| Time in Tokyo | 14h ahead | |
| Time in Sydney | 15h ahead | |
| Time in Dubai | 9h ahead | |
| Time in Singapore | 13h ahead | |
| Time in Los Angeles | 2h behind | |
| Time in Paris | 7h ahead |
Weather in Kingston
Current weather conditions in Kingston including temperature, humidity, wind speed, visibility and a five day weather forecast.
31°C
Partly Cloudy
Humidity
57%
Wind
7.8 km/h
Visibility
12 km
32°
21°
31°
22°
30°
21°
31°
21°
30°
22°
Cities Near Kingston
- Time in Portmore10 km
- Time in Spanish Town17 km
Cities in the Same Time Zone as Kingston
Popular Time Differences
- Time difference between Kingston and New York
- Time difference between Kingston and London
- Time difference between Kingston and Tokyo
- Time difference between Kingston and Sydney
- Time difference between Kingston and Dubai
- Time difference between Kingston and Singapore
- Time difference between Kingston and Los Angeles
- Time difference between Kingston and Paris
Map of Kingston
Map showing the location of Kingston at coordinates 17.99702, -76.79358.
About Kingston Time
Kingston is located in Americas, Jamaicaand follows the America/Jamaica time zone. The city has a population of approximately 937,700 people.
The current local time in Kingston is determined by the America/Jamaica time zone. This time zone is used across several cities in the region and ensures consistent local time for residents and businesses.
On this page, you can find the exact current time in Kingston, compare time differences with other cities around the world, and view additional information such as sunrise and sunset times, weather conditions, and nearby cities that share the same time zone.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kingston
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston is in the America/Jamaica time zone (EST) in Jamaica.
What is the current UTC offset for Kingston?
Kingston is currently at UTC-5.
Does Kingston observe daylight saving time?
No, Kingston does not observe daylight saving time. The UTC offset (UTC-5) stays constant year-round.
How can I check the current local time in Kingston?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Kingston, Jamaica, updated every second.