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Current Time in Jamaica
Americas - Caribbean
15:36:18
Thursday, 15 October 2026
UTC -05:00
EST - Currently observed in Jamaica
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The IANA time zone identifier for Jamaica is
America/Jamaica
Time difference from Jamaica
All times shown live - Bars indicate offset from Jamaica (centre = same time).
Country Facts
| Country | 🇯🇲 Jamaica |
| Region | Americas |
| Subregion | Caribbean |
| ISO Code | JM / JAM |
| IANA Zone | America/Jamaica |
| UTC Offset | -05:00 |
| DST Active | No |
| Currency | JMD - Jamaican Dollar |
| Population | 2,960,000 |
| Area | 10,991 km² |
| Calling Code | ++1 |
| Languages | English |
| Cities | 2 |
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| City | Local Time | IANA Zone | Capital |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montego Bay | 15:36 | America/Jamaica | - |
| Kingston | 15:36 | America/Jamaica | Capital |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current time in Jamaica? + −
The current local time in Jamaica is shown live at the top of this page, updated every second.
The primary IANA time zone is
America/Jamaica,
currently at UTC-05:00 (EST).
The exact time right now is
15:36:18
on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
Does Jamaica observe Daylight Saving Time? + −
Jamaica is not currently observing Daylight Saving Time.
The active offset is UTC-05:00 (EST).
DST rules are maintained in the IANA tz database under the
America/Jamaica zone entry.
What UTC offset is Jamaica? + −
Jamaica is currently at UTC-05:00,
using the abbreviation EST.
The IANA time zone identifier is
America/Jamaica.
To convert a time to or from Jamaica, use the
Time Zone Converter.
What is the capital of Jamaica? + −
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
It uses the
America/Jamaica IANA time zone.
See the Kingston time page for the live local clock and full timezone details.
What currency does Jamaica use? + −
Jamaica uses the Jamaican Dollar
(
JMD) as its official currency.
The international calling code is ++1.