What time is it in Jamaica?
Live local time in Jamaica, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Jamaica
Saturday, October 24, 2026
EST (UTC−5)
In UTC: · UTC−5
- Time zone
- EST (UTC−5)
America/Jamaica - Daylight saving time
-
Does not observe
UTC−5 year-round - Sunrise
- 06:03
approx. local time - Sunset
- 17:39
approx. local time - Calling code
- +1
Jamaica - Currency
- JMD
Jamaican dollar
Time zone in Jamaica
It's 15:20 in Jamaica in the EST (UTC−5) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Kingston.
There is no daylight saving time in Jamaica: the clocks stay at UTC−5 all year.
Today, the sun rises around 06:03 and sets around 17:39 in Kingston (local time), with about 11 hours and 36 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Jamaica is +1, and the local currency is Jamaican dollar (JMD).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Jamaica?
The time zone currently in use in Jamaica is EST (UTC−5).
Does in Jamaica observe daylight saving time?
No. There is no daylight saving time in Jamaica: the clocks stay at UTC−5 all year.
What is the dialing code in Jamaica?
The international calling code in Jamaica is +1. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 1, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.