Current Time in Kingston, Jamaica 🇯🇲
Lat/Long: 17.98° N, 76.8° W
Elevation: 65 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Jamaica
Parish: Kingston
Country: 🇯🇲 Jamaica (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Jamaica
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Jamaica: EST
Cities Sharing Kingston's Time Zone (UTC-05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Kingston.
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Prayer Times in Kingston
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 13 Nov ● | 04:54 | 06:11 | 11:51 | 15:06 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 04:54 | 06:12 | 11:51 | 15:06 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 04:55 | 06:12 | 11:51 | 15:06 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 04:55 | 06:13 | 11:51 | 15:06 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 04:56 | 06:14 | 11:52 | 15:06 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 04:56 | 06:14 | 11:52 | 15:06 | 17:30 | 19:00 |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 04:57 | 06:15 | 11:52 | 15:06 | 17:29 | 18:59 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Kingston
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Distances & Clock Changes in Kingston
How Far Is Kingston From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,542 km | N (5deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,472 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,661 km | SE (144deg) |
| London | 7,537 km | NE (41deg) |
| Paris | 7,728 km | NE (44deg) |
| Moscow | 9,791 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,921 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Dubai | 12,947 km | NE (49deg) |
Kingston's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Kingston and you would surface in the open ocean, near 18.0deg S, 103.2deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Kingston
What time is it in Kingston right now?
The current local time in Kingston is 10:14 on Friday, November 13, 2026. Kingston follows the America/Jamaica time zone.
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston uses the America/Jamaica 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 Kingston?
Is Kingston on daylight saving time right now?
No — Kingston is not currently observing daylight saving time as of November 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kingston today?
In Kingston today the sun rises at 06:12 and sets at 17:30, giving 11h 18m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kingston tonight?
Over Kingston tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 16.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Kingston?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Kingston, the clock is closely aligned with local solar time.