New York Kingston Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between New York and Kingston?

New York is 0-1 hour ahead of Kingston. New York uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC-5/-4) while Kingston uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5). During standard time, both are the same; during daylight saving time, New York is 1 hour ahead.

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

Best Time to Call Kingston from New York

Any time generally works! Since both cities are usually on the same time or just 1 hour apart, you can call during normal business hours with minimal adjustment.

New York has one of the largest Jamaican-American communities in the United States. The cities are closely connected by culture, music, and family ties. Direct flights take about 3.5 hours.

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