Detroit to Kingston Time Difference
🇺🇸 Detroit is currently 1 hour behind of 🇯🇲 Kingston. This difference varies between 1h and 0h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
2,770 km
Approx. flight
3.3h
Hour-by-Hour: Detroit to Kingston
| 🇺🇸 Detroit | 🇯🇲 Kingston | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 11:00 PM(prev day) | Previous day |
| 1:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 11:00 AM | |
| 1:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Detroit observes Daylight Saving Time, while Kingston does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 1 hour behind and the same time depending on the season. Currently, Detroit is 1 hour behind relative to Kingston.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
0h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Detroit and Kingston (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Detroit
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇯🇲 Kingston
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Detroit and Kingston?
The time difference between Detroit and Kingston is currently 1 hour behind. Detroit uses EDT (UTC-4), while Kingston uses EST (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 1 hour behind to the same time.
When it's noon in Detroit, what time is it in Kingston?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Detroit, it is 11:00 AM in Kingston. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Detroit and Kingston change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Detroit observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 1 hour behind and the same time at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Detroit and Kingston?
The best time to call is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Detroit (which is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kingston). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Detroit ahead or behind Kingston?
Detroit is currently 1 hour ahead of Kingston.
What time zone is Detroit in?
Detroit is in the America/Detroit time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Detroit observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Detroit in Kingston?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Detroit, it is 11:00 PM in Kingston.