Time Now in Jamestown, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha 🇸🇭
Lat/Long: 15.92° S, 5.72° W
Elevation: 10 m above sea level
Population rank: #6 of 6 cities in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha by population
Region: Saint Helena
Country: 🇸🇭 Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha (Africa)
IANA Timezone: Atlantic/St_Helena
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: GMT
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha: GMT
Jamestown sits in the Atlantic/St_Helena time zone, UTC+00:00. Jamestown does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Day and night are close to even today, with about 12 hours of daylight. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. Jamestown lies barely above sea level, at roughly 10 m. The nearest big city, Sao Paulo, is a distant 4350 km away. A major centre in Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Jamestown keeps a busy schedule across its time zone.
Jamestown gets 11h 59m of daylight today, with sunrise at 06:18 and sunset at 18:18.
Time & Daylight in Jamestown
Daylight Hours in Jamestown
Jamestown gets 12h 00m of daylight today. Sunrise in Jamestown is at 06:18 and sunset in Jamestown is at 18:18.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 10m near the June solstice to 13h 04m near the December solstice.
Time Difference Between Jamestown and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Jamestown right now.
Cities Sharing Jamestown's Time Zone (UTC+00:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Jamestown.
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Prayer Times in Jamestown
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 15 Sep ● | 05:04 | 06:18 | 12:18 | 15:40 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 05:04 | 06:17 | 12:17 | 15:39 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 05:03 | 06:16 | 12:17 | 15:39 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 05:02 | 06:15 | 12:17 | 15:38 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 05:01 | 06:15 | 12:16 | 15:38 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 05:00 | 06:14 | 12:16 | 15:37 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:59 | 06:13 | 12:16 | 15:37 | 18:18 | 19:48 |
14-day Forecast for Jamestown
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Jamestown
Sunrise
in Jamestown
↑
6:18 AM
Sunset
in Jamestown
↓
6:18 PM
Day Length
11h 59m
Dawn
in Jamestown
5:56 AM
Dusk
in Jamestown
6:40 PM
Moon Phases & Times for Jamestown
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:01
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 22:16
Distances & Clock Changes in Jamestown
How Far Is Jamestown From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo | 4,350 km | WSW (252deg) |
| Paris | 7,247 km | N (6deg) |
| London | 7,517 km | N (4deg) |
| Dubai | 8,032 km | NE (56deg) |
| Moscow | 8,940 km | NNE (23deg) |
| New York | 9,428 km | NW (315deg) |
| Mumbai | 9,433 km | ENE (68deg) |
| Singapore | 12,137 km | E (94deg) |
Jamestown's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Jamestown and you would surface in the open ocean, near 15.9deg N, 174.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Jamestown
What time is it in Jamestown right now?
The current local time in Jamestown is 00:51 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Jamestown follows the Atlantic/St_Helena time zone.
What time zone is Jamestown in?
Jamestown uses the Atlantic/St_Helena IANA time zone (UTC+00:00). 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 Jamestown?
Is Jamestown on daylight saving time right now?
No. Daylight saving time is not in effect in Jamestown as of September 15, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Jamestown today?
Jamestown sees sunrise at 06:18 and sunset at 18:18 today, giving 11h 59m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Jamestown tonight?
The moon phase over Jamestown tonight is Waxing Crescent with 16.3% illumination.
What is solar time in Jamestown?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Jamestown, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.