Current Local Time in Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston is a city in Kingston Parish, Jamaica. It keeps time in the America/Jamaica time zone, whose standard offset is UTC-5. Kingston does not observe daylight saving time, so its UTC-5 offset stays the same all year round. This page shows the current local time in Kingston as a live clock, along with the city's UTC offset, daylight saving status, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind it is compared with your own location.
Kingston facts
- Country
- Jamaica
- Region
- Kingston Parish
- Coordinates
- 17.9714° N, 76.7931° W
- Elevation
- 9 m (30 ft)
- Population
- ~592,000
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar (JMD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1
Time zone
- Zone name
- America/Jamaica
- Standard offset
- UTC-5
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- Daylight saving
- Not observed
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston uses the America/Jamaica time zone. Its standard offset is UTC-5.
Does Kingston observe daylight saving time?
No. Kingston stays on UTC-5 all year and does not change its clocks for daylight saving time.
What country is Kingston in?
Kingston is located in Jamaica (Kingston Parish). The local currency is the Jamaican dollar (JMD) and the international calling code is +1.