Time Now 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
Kingston sits in the America/Jamaica time zone, UTC−05:00. Kingston does not observe daylight saving time, so this offset holds all year. Today gives roughly 13 hours of daylight, near the midpoint of the year. In the tropics, Kingston has only a modest swing in day length across the seasons. Its elevation is a gentle 65 m. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 2542 km away. As one of Jamaica's largest cities, Kingston is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Kingston gets 12h 44m of daylight today, with sunrise at 05:49 and sunset at 18:33.
Time & Daylight in Kingston
Daylight Hours in Kingston
Kingston gets 12h 44m of daylight today. Sunrise in Kingston is at 05:49 and sunset in Kingston is at 18:33.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 03m near the December solstice to 13h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Kingston and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Kingston right now.
Other Cities in Jamaica with Local Time
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, 14 Aug ● | 04:30 | 05:49 | 12:11 | 15:26 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 04:31 | 05:49 | 12:11 | 15:26 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 04:31 | 05:49 | 12:11 | 15:26 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:31 | 05:49 | 12:11 | 15:27 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 04:32 | 05:50 | 12:11 | 15:27 | 18:32 | 20:02 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 04:32 | 05:50 | 12:10 | 15:27 | 18:31 | 20:01 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 04:33 | 05:50 | 12:10 | 15:27 | 18:30 | 20:00 |
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14-day Forecast for Kingston
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Kingston
Sunrise
in Kingston
↑
5:49 AM
Sunset
in Kingston
↓
6:33 PM
Day Length
12h 44m
Dawn
in Kingston
5:26 AM
Dusk
in Kingston
6:56 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Kingston
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
5.3%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:30
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 20:02
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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 12:50 on Friday, August 14, 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 August 14, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Kingston today?
In Kingston today the sun rises at 05:49 and sets at 18:33, giving 12h 44m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Kingston tonight?
Over Kingston tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 5.3% 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.