Kingston Los Angeles Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Kingston and Los Angeles?

Kingston is 2-3 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Kingston uses Eastern Standard Time year-round (EST, UTC-5) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PT, UTC-8/-7). During standard time, Kingston is 3 hours ahead; during daylight saving time, Kingston is 2 hours ahead.

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

Best Time to Call Los Angeles from Kingston

Best calling time: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM Kingston time. This corresponds to approximately 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM in Los Angeles during daylight saving time.

Kingston is Jamaica's capital and the heart of reggae music, while Los Angeles has a large Jamaican diaspora and is a major hub for Caribbean music and culture in the US. Direct flights connect the cities.

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