Time Now in Portmore, Jamaica 🇯🇲
Lat/Long: 17.97° N, 76.89° W
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #4 of 89 cities in Jamaica by population
Parish: Saint Catherine Parish
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
Portmore 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 Portmore, Jamaica, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Portmore
Daylight Hours in Portmore
Portmore gets 13h 06m of daylight today. Sunrise in Portmore is at 05:40 and sunset in Portmore is at 18:46.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 03m near the December solstice to 13h 12m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Portmore and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Portmore right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Portmore
What is the current local time in Portmore?
The live local time in Portmore is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Portmore currently observes EST, with a standard offset of UTC−05:00.
What time zone is Portmore in?
Portmore uses the EST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−05:00.
Does Portmore observe daylight saving time?
No. Portmore stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Portmore's Time Zone (UTC−05:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Portmore.
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Prayer Times in Portmore
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 14 Jul ● | 04:16 | 05:40 | 12:13 | 15:32 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Wed, 15 Jul | 04:17 | 05:40 | 12:13 | 15:32 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Thu, 16 Jul | 04:17 | 05:40 | 12:13 | 15:32 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:18 | 05:41 | 12:13 | 15:31 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:18 | 05:41 | 12:13 | 15:31 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:19 | 05:41 | 12:13 | 15:31 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:19 | 05:42 | 12:13 | 15:30 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Portmore
Current Phase
New Moon
Illumination
0.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 05:46
Next Moonset
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Today, 19:20
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Distances & Clock Changes in Portmore
How Far Is Portmore From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,544 km | N (6deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,465 km | WNW (302deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,666 km | SE (144deg) |
| London | 7,544 km | NE (41deg) |
| Paris | 7,735 km | NE (44deg) |
| Moscow | 9,797 km | NNE (31deg) |
| Tokyo | 12,916 km | NNW (327deg) |
| Dubai | 12,955 km | NE (49deg) |
Portmore's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Portmore and you would surface in the open ocean, near 18.0deg S, 103.1deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Portmore
What time is it in Portmore right now?
The current local time in Portmore is 02:04 on Tuesday, July 14, 2026. Portmore follows the America/Jamaica time zone.
What time zone is Portmore in?
Portmore 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 Portmore?
Is Portmore on daylight saving time right now?
No — Portmore is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 14, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Portmore tonight?
The moon phase over Portmore tonight is New Moon with 0.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Portmore?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Portmore, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.