Current Time in Kingston, Jamaica
8:57:41 PM EST
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/Jamaica
- Time Zone
- EST
- GMT Offset
- GMT-5
- Daylight Saving Time
- No Daylight Saving Time
- Country
- Jamaica
- Est. Population
- ~938K people
See also:Jamaica
Other Cities in This Time Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Kingston right now?
- The current time in Kingston is 8:57 PM EST (GMT-5). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Kingston with other cities.
- Does Kingston observe daylight saving time?
- Kingston does not observe daylight saving time. Its GMT offset remains GMT-5 year-round.
- What is the GMT offset for Kingston?
- Kingston is at GMT-5 (EST). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Jamaica.