Time in Jamaica
All of Jamaica is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5).
- Time zones
- 1
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Capital
- Kingston
- IANA time zone
- America/Jamaica
Jamaica doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Compare Jamaica with your time
Your own time zone comes first, then Jamaica. Add teammates or more cities, then click an hour to plan a meeting.
Time difference from Jamaica
Upcoming public holidays in Jamaica
Time in cities in Jamaica
| Kingston | EST |
Questions
How many time zones does Jamaica have?
Jamaica has one time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5).
Does Jamaica have daylight saving time?
Jamaica doesn't change its clocks for daylight saving time.
Updated Sunday 11 October 2026