Timezones in Jamaica 
Jamaica Time Right Now! Find the Current time in Jamaica from anywhere in the world. Jamaica follows a single official timezone: EST (Eastern Standard Time, UTC-05:00). This is the standard time observed nationwide.
Jamaica
Eastern Standard Time
Saturday, January 17, 2026
02:21:01 AM
Jamaica Timezones According to IANA
The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) provides the most widely accepted and standardized timezone database used across the globe. Almost every modern operating system and application relies on IANA data to calculate accurate time differences.
Here, we provide detailed timezone information for Jamaica, including UTC offsets, official abbreviations, and their full names. This helps you understand the exact time standard followed in different parts of the country.
| IANA Identifier | Abbreviation | Full Name | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| America/Jamaica | EST | Eastern Standard Time | UTC-05:00 |
Data is sourced from the official IANA Time Zone Database
Top 4 Cities in Jamaica
Live local times (updated every second)
| # | City | Local Time | Date | Timezone | Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingston Kingston, Jamaica | 02:21:01 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | America/Jamaica | 937,700 |
| 2 | New Kingston Saint Andrew Parish, Jamaica | 02:21:01 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | America/Jamaica | 583,958 |
| 3 | Spanish Town Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica | 02:21:01 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | America/Jamaica | 145,018 |
| 4 | Portmore Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica | 02:21:01 AM | Sat, Jan 17 | America/Jamaica | 102,861 |