Current Time in Jamaica 🇯🇲

Capital City: Kingston

Largest Cities:

Kingston (Pop. 660,000)
New Kingston (Pop. 583,958)
Spanish Town (Pop. 145,018)
Portmore (Pop. 102,861)
Montego Bay (Pop. 82,867)

ISO Alpha-2: JM

ISO Alpha-3: JAM

Time Zones: EST

Time Now in Major Cities in Jamaica

Kingston Sat 18:28:08
Montego Bay Sat 18:28:08
New Kingston Sat 18:28:08
Portmore Sat 18:28:08
Spanish Town Sat 18:28:08

City	Current Time
Kingston	Sat 18:28:08
Montego Bay	Sat 18:28:08
New Kingston	Sat 18:28:08
Portmore	Sat 18:28:08
Spanish Town	Sat 18:28:08

Time Now in All IANA Timezones for Jamaica

America/Jamaica Sat 18:28:08
Jamaica Sat 18:28:08

Timezone	Current Time
America/Jamaica	Sat 18:28:08
Jamaica	Sat 18:28:08

Time Zone Converters used in Jamaica

Convert time between the time zones of Jamaica and other locations worldwide.

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Sunrise and Sunset in Jamaica (5 Locations)

Kingston

↑ N/A

↓ N/A
Montego Bay

↑ N/A

↓ N/A
New Kingston

↑ N/A

↓ N/A
Portmore

↑ N/A

↓ N/A
Spanish Town

↑ N/A

↓ N/A

City	↑ Sunrise	↓ Sunset
Kingston	↑ N/A	↓ N/A
Montego Bay	↑ N/A	↓ N/A
New Kingston	↑ N/A	↓ N/A
Portmore	↑ N/A	↓ N/A
Spanish Town	↑ N/A	↓ N/A

Current Weather in Jamaica (5 Locations)

City	Condition	Temp.

Information about Jamaica

Population	2,934,855
Area	10,991 km²
ISO Numeric Code	388
FIPS Code	JM
Top Level Domain	.jm
Currency	Dollar (JMD)
Phone Prefix	++1-876
Country Code	++1-876
Languages	EN-JM (en-JM)

Upcoming Public Holidays in Jamaica

This year, Jamaica observes 11 public holidays, with 13 scheduled for 2027. The next holiday is National Heroes Day on 19 Oct. The most recently passed holiday was Independence Day. Explore the full calendar of Public Holidays in Jamaica to plan your schedule.

National Heroes Day 19 Oct • Monday
Christmas Day 25 Dec • Friday
Boxing Day 26 Dec • Saturday
New Year's Day 01 Jan • Friday
Ash Wednesday 10 Feb • Wednesday
Good Friday 26 Mar • Friday
Easter Monday 29 Mar • Monday
National Labour Day 23 May • Sunday
National Labour Day (observed) 24 May • Monday
Emancipation Day 01 Aug • Sunday

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Time in Jamaica — FAQ

Common questions about time zones, daylight saving, and cities in Jamaica.

How many time zones does Jamaica have?

Jamaica spans 2 time zone(s). Each region uses its own UTC offset and may follow different daylight-saving rules.

What is the time in the capital of Jamaica?

Kingston is the capital of Jamaica. The capital uses the America/Jamaica time zone — see the city pages below for live local time.

Does Jamaica observe daylight saving time?

Some regions of Jamaica may observe DST; others do not. The rule is set per IANA time zone, not per country. Modern operating systems apply the change automatically based on the city's IANA identifier — there is no manual configuration needed.

How many cities in Jamaica are listed on this page?

This page shows live local time for 5 city(ies) across Jamaica. Each city links to its own page with full weather, sunrise/sunset, prayer times, and a 24-hour clock.

What is the UTC offset for Jamaica?

Jamaica's primary UTC offset depends on the season and the specific region. Click any city in the list to see its current local time and exact offset, which already accounts for daylight saving if applicable.