Current Time in Jamaica
Jamaica uses Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.
About the Timezone in Jamaica
Jamaica, with its capital in Kingston, is located in the Caribbean region. The country uses Eastern Standard Time (EST) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC-5 year-round. There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include Kingston, Portmore, Spanish Town, Montego Bay, Mandeville. Jamaica is on the same time as US Eastern in winter; 1 hour behind EDT in summer. Jamaica is on the same time as Cuba in winter; 1 hour behind in summer. Jamaica shares UTC-5 with Panama. Same time.
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Jamaica Timezone Details
- Country
- Jamaica
- Capital
- Kingston
- Timezone
- Eastern Standard Time (EST)
- IANA Name
- America/Jamaica
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5 year-round
- Daylight Saving
- No
- Region
- Caribbean
- Major Cities
- Kingston, Portmore, Spanish Town, Montego Bay, Mandeville
Time Differences
- vs US Eastern (EST/EDT) (UTC-5/-4)
- Jamaica is on the same time as US Eastern in winter; 1 hour behind EDT in summer.
- vs Cuba (CST/CDT) (UTC-5/-4)
- Jamaica is on the same time as Cuba in winter; 1 hour behind in summer.
- vs Panama (EST) (UTC-5)
- Jamaica shares UTC-5 with Panama. Same time.
Frequently asked questions
Does Jamaica have daylight saving time?
No. Jamaica has not observed DST since 1983 and stays on EST (UTC-5) year-round.
What timezone is Kingston in?
Kingston uses Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC-5 year-round. Unlike the US East Coast, Jamaica does not switch to EDT in summer.
What is the time difference between Jamaica and the UK?
Jamaica is 5 hours behind UK GMT (winter) and 6 hours behind UK BST (summer).