Time Now in Jamaica, United States 🇺🇸
Lat/Long: 40.69° N, 73.81° W
Elevation: 13 m above sea level
Population rank: #112 of 21,150 cities in United States by population
State: New York
Country: 🇺🇸 United States (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/New_York
Solar time: clocks run about 55m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKST, CST, EST, HST, MST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in United States: AKDT, CDT, EDT, HDT, MDT, PDT
Jamaica is in the America/New_York time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is currently in effect (EDT). Use this page to check the exact local time in Jamaica, United States, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Jamaica
Daylight Hours in Jamaica
Jamaica gets 14h 45m of daylight today. Sunrise in Jamaica is at 05:38 and sunset in Jamaica is at 20:23.
Daylight ranges from about 9h 15m near the December solstice to 15h 05m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Jamaica and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Jamaica right now.
Other Cities in United States with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Jamaica
What is the current local time in Jamaica?
The live local time in Jamaica is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Jamaica currently observes EDT, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Jamaica in?
Jamaica uses the EDT time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Jamaica observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Jamaica is currently on daylight saving time (EDT).
Cities Sharing Jamaica's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Jamaica.
Weather in Jamaica
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Jamaica
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 03:35 | 05:38 | 13:01 | 16:59 | 20:24 | 21:54 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 03:36 | 05:39 | 13:01 | 16:59 | 20:23 | 21:53 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 03:38 | 05:40 | 13:01 | 16:59 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 03:39 | 05:41 | 13:01 | 16:59 | 20:22 | 21:52 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 03:41 | 05:41 | 13:01 | 16:59 | 20:21 | 21:51 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 03:42 | 05:42 | 13:01 | 16:58 | 20:20 | 21:50 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 03:44 | 05:43 | 13:01 | 16:58 | 20:19 | 21:49 |
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Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Jamaica
Jamaica Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Jamaica
Jamaica Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Jamaica
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Live event countdown in Jamaica local time
14-day Forecast for Jamaica
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Jamaica
Sunrise
in Jamaica
↑
5:38 AM
Sunset
in Jamaica
↓
8:23 PM
Day Length
14h 44m
Dawn
in Jamaica
5:06 AM
Dusk
in Jamaica
8:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Jamaica
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
13.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 10:34
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:28
Distances & Clock Changes in Jamaica
How Far Is Jamaica From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles | 3,952 km | W (274deg) |
| London | 5,559 km | NE (51deg) |
| Paris | 5,825 km | NE (54deg) |
| Moscow | 7,503 km | NE (35deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 7,676 km | SSE (153deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,861 km | NNW (333deg) |
| Dubai | 10,998 km | NE (45deg) |
| Mumbai | 12,531 km | NE (34deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Jamaica?
Jamaica next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Jamaica's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Jamaica and you would surface in the open ocean, near 40.7deg S, 106.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jamaica
What time is it in Jamaica right now?
The current local time in Jamaica is 09:44 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Jamaica follows the America/New_York time zone.
What time zone is Jamaica in?
Jamaica uses the America/New_York IANA time zone (UTC−05:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Jamaica?
Is Jamaica on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Jamaica is currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jamaica today?
Today in Jamaica: sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset is at 20:23, giving 14h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Jamaica tonight?
The moon phase over Jamaica tonight is Waxing Crescent with 13.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Jamaica?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Jamaica, clocks run about 55m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.