Jamaica operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is 5 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-5). Jamaica does not observe daylight saving time, so the time remains consistent throughout the year.
All of Jamaica follows the same timezone. The capital Kingston, along with Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Negril, and all parishes, observe Eastern Standard Time. Jamaica is the third-largest island in the Caribbean.
Jamaica is the birthplace of reggae music and the legendary Bob Marley. The island nation has won more Olympic medals per capita than any other country in the world. Jamaica is also the birthplace of the Blue Mountain Coffee, one of the most expensive and sought-after coffees in the world.