Live local time
What time is it in New Kingston?
New Kingston time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in New Kingston. New Kingston observes the America/Jamaica time zone (GMT−5). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in New Kingston? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind New Kingston is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
New Kingston time — FAQ
What time is it in New Kingston right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in New Kingston (America/Jamaica, GMT−5). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is New Kingston in?
New Kingston uses the America/Jamaica time zone, currently GMT−5.
Does New Kingston observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if New Kingston changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.