Time Now in May Pen, Jamaica 🇯🇲
Lat/Long: 17.96° N, 77.25° W
Elevation: 81 m above sea level
Population rank: #7 of 89 cities in Jamaica by population
Parish: Clarendon
Country: 🇯🇲 Jamaica (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Jamaica
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Jamaica: EST
May Pen is in the America/Jamaica time zone (UTC−05:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in May Pen, Jamaica, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in May Pen
Daylight Hours in May Pen
May Pen gets 13h 09m of daylight today. Sunrise in May Pen is at 05:39 and sunset in May Pen is at 18:48.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 03m near the December solstice to 13h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between May Pen and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from May Pen right now.
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Common Questions About Time in May Pen
What is the current local time in May Pen?
The live local time in May Pen is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. May Pen currently observes EST, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is May Pen in?
May Pen uses the EST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does May Pen observe daylight saving time?
No. May Pen stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing May Pen's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as May Pen.
Weather in May Pen
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Prayer Times in May Pen
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 7 Jul ● | 04:14 | 05:39 | 12:13 | 15:35 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Wed, 8 Jul | 04:15 | 05:39 | 12:14 | 15:35 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Thu, 9 Jul | 04:15 | 05:39 | 12:14 | 15:35 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Fri, 10 Jul | 04:16 | 05:40 | 12:14 | 15:34 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Sat, 11 Jul | 04:16 | 05:40 | 12:14 | 15:34 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Sun, 12 Jul | 04:17 | 05:40 | 12:14 | 15:34 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
| Mon, 13 Jul | 04:17 | 05:41 | 12:14 | 15:34 | 18:48 | 20:18 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for May Pen
Sunrise
in May Pen
↑
5:39 AM
Sunset
in May Pen
↓
6:48 PM
Day Length
13h 09m
Dawn
in May Pen
5:14 AM
Dusk
in May Pen
7:12 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for May Pen
Current Phase
Last Quarter
Illumination
49.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 00:02
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 12:59
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Distances & Clock Changes in May Pen
How Far Is May Pen From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,549 km | N (6deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,433 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,688 km | SE (143deg) |
| London | 7,570 km | NE (41deg) |
| Paris | 7,762 km | NE (44deg) |
| Moscow | 9,818 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,897 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Dubai | 12,984 km | NE (48deg) |
May Pen's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from May Pen and you would surface in the open ocean, near 18.0deg S, 102.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about May Pen
What time is it in May Pen right now?
The current local time in May Pen is 16:53 on Tuesday, July 07, 2026. May Pen follows the America/Jamaica time zone.
What time zone is May Pen in?
May Pen 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 May Pen?
Is May Pen on daylight saving time right now?
No — May Pen is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 07, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in May Pen today?
Today in May Pen: sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset is at 18:48, giving 13h 09m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over May Pen tonight?
The moon phase over May Pen tonight is Last Quarter with 49.0% illumination.
What is solar time in May Pen?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In May Pen, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.