America/Jamaica time now

America/Jamaica time zone at a glance

Time zone

Eastern Standard Time

UTC offset

UTC−05:00

IANA identifier

America/Jamaica

Abbreviation

EST

Daylight saving

Not observed

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is America/Jamaica in?

America/Jamaica is on Eastern Standard Time. Its UTC offset is UTC−05:00 right now. The IANA time zone identifier is America/Jamaica.

What is the time difference between America/Jamaica and other cities?

Right now America/Jamaica is 5 hours behind London, the same time as New York, 13 hours behind Singapore, 5 hours behind UTC. These gaps change when daylight saving starts or ends in either place.

Does America/Jamaica observe daylight saving time?

America/Jamaica does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its UTC offset stays the same all year.

What are 9 AM to 5 PM business hours in America/Jamaica in other time zones?

A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in America/Jamaica is 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM in London and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in New York, at the current offsets.

Which other places use America/Jamaica time?

Cities on the same time zone include Kingston, Jamaica.