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Current Time in Jamaica

Jamaica is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. Jamaica does not observe daylight saving time.

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America/Jamaica

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Time zone of Jamaica

Time zoneEastern Standard Time
AbbreviationEST
UTC offsetUTC−5
IANA time zone idAmerica/Jamaica
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Jamaica and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New YorkSame time--:--
Los Angeles3 hours behind--:--
London5 hours ahead--:--
Paris6 hours ahead--:--
Dubai9 hours ahead--:--
India10 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila13 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo14 hours ahead--:--
Sydney16 hours ahead--:--
TorontoSame time--:--

Daylight saving time in Jamaica

Jamaica does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC−5 all year, so conversions never shift.

Jamaica time FAQ

What time is it in Jamaica right now?

Jamaica is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Jamaica, updated every second.

What time zone is Jamaica in?

Jamaica is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/Jamaica.

Does Jamaica observe daylight saving time?

No. Jamaica stays on UTC−5 all year.

What is the time difference between Jamaica and New York?

Jamaica and New York are on the same time.

Current time in Jamaica cities

KingstonSpanish TownMontego Bay

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.