Time Kingston - World time in real time
| TIME DIFFERENCE | %s -05:00 (EST) |
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What time is it in Kingston?
The current time in Kingston is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Kingston is in Jamaica, in the America/Jamaica time zone. Kingston does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC −5:00.
Time difference with London: −6:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 06:00 in Kingston.
Time zone and clock changes in Kingston
| Time zone | America/Jamaica |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −5:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Difference with London | −6:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Kingston
Today, September 27, 2026, the sun rises in Kingston at 05:56 and sets at 17:59 (local time), giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:58.
More about Kingston
See the location and GPS coordinates of Kingston, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Kingston and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Kingston
What time is it in Kingston right now?
The current time in Kingston is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Jamaica time zone.
What is the time difference between Kingston and London?
Time difference with London: −6:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in London, it is 06:00 in Kingston.
Does Kingston observe daylight saving time?
Kingston does not change its clocks during the year: local time is always UTC −5:00.
What time is sunrise today in Kingston?
Today, September 27, 2026, the sun rises in Kingston at 05:56 and sets at 17:59 (local time), giving 12 h 02 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:58.
