Time now in Jamaica

UTC-05:00 • America/Jamaica (EST)

Your device clock is 71ms ahead of the detected local time (America/Jamaica, UTC-05:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.022 seconds.

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Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Jamaica now

Jamaica has one official time zone: EST (UTC-05:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Jamaica is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Jamaica?

Official time in Jamaica is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Jamaica

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
America/Jamaica UTC-05:00 Arnett Gardens, Saint Andrew, Fletchers Land, Kingston, Grants Pen, Saint Andrew

List of time zones used in Jamaica (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
America/Jamaica UTC-05:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Jamaica

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Jamaica depends on the region.

  • Arnett Gardens, Saint Andrew: 1 hour(s) ahead of the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Jamaica use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Jamaica observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Jamaica

  • 1983-10-30 at 01:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Jamaica was on 1983-10-30 at 01:00 (local time) (zone America/Jamaica): clocks went back (fall, back to standard) — transition from EDT to EST.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Jamaica?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-5:00 and UTC-5:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Jamaica have?
Jamaica has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Jamaica use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Jamaica observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Jamaica time

To convert Jamaica time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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