Current Time in Jamaica, Jamaica

America/Jamaica · UTC-5 · EST

10:05:13PMThursday, August 6, 2026

Jamaica time · UTC-5 (EST)

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Time zone details

Time zone
America/Jamaica
UTC offset
UTC-5
Abbreviation
EST
Country
Jamaica
Daylight saving
Not observed

Sunrise & sunset

Sunrise

5:47 AM

Sunset

6:39 PM

Day length

12h 52m

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Jamaica right now?
The current local time in Jamaica, Jamaica is shown live at the top of this page. Jamaica is on UTC-5 (EST), and the local date is Thursday, August 6, 2026.
What time zone is Jamaica in?
Jamaica uses the America/Jamaica time zone, currently UTC-5 (EST).
Does Jamaica observe daylight saving time?
No. Jamaica does not observe daylight saving time and stays on UTC-5 all year.