Kingston Atlanta Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Kingston and Atlanta?

Kingston and Atlanta are usually in the same timezone. Kingston uses Eastern Standard Time year-round (EST, UTC-5) while Atlanta uses Eastern Time (ET, UTC-5/-4). During standard time, they are the same; during daylight saving time, Atlanta is 1 hour ahead.

Jamaica does not observe daylight saving time, while Atlanta does, so the difference varies seasonally.

Best Time to Call Atlanta from Kingston

During standard time, any time works! During daylight saving time (March-November), 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Kingston time corresponds to 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Atlanta.

Kingston is Jamaica's capital and largest city, while Atlanta is a major US hub with significant Caribbean connections. Atlanta's airport is a popular gateway for Jamaica travel. Direct flights take about 2.5 hours.

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