The current local time in Kingston, Jamaica, live to the second — with today’s date, the UTC offset, sunrise and sunset, and how far ahead or behind Kingston is from you.
Kingston is in Jamaica and observes the America/Jamaica time zone, currently UTC-5. The clock above is live and updates every second, and it automatically reflects daylight saving time whenever Kingston is observing it — so the offset you see is always the one in effect right now.
To see how Kingston lines up with your own location or with colleagues elsewhere, open the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe. You can also pin Kingston to your world clock board to keep an eye on it alongside other cities.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current local time in Kingston?
The current local time in Kingston, Jamaica is shown live at the top of this page and updates every second. Kingston follows the America/Jamaica time zone.
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston uses the America/Jamaica time zone. The clock on this page automatically adjusts for daylight saving time whenever Kingston is observing it, so the UTC offset shown is always the one currently in effect.
How can I see the time difference between Kingston and my location?
Use the meeting planner or spin the interactive globe to compare Kingston with your own time zone, or pin it to your world clock board to track it alongside other cities.