Kingston to Houston Time Difference
🇯🇲 Kingston is currently the same time of 🇺🇸 Houston. This difference varies between 1h and 0h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
0h
Business overlap
9h
Distance
2,292 km
Approx. flight
2.7h
Hour-by-Hour: Kingston to Houston
| 🇯🇲 Kingston | 🇺🇸 Houston | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 1:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 2:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 3:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 4:00 AM | |
| 5:00 AM | 5:00 AM | |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM | |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM | |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 11:00 PM | 11:00 PM |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Houston 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, Kingston is the same time relative to Houston.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
0h
Best Meeting Times
There are 9 overlapping business hours between Kingston and Houston (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇯🇲 Kingston
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇺🇸 Houston
9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kingston and Houston?
The time difference between Kingston and Houston is currently the same time. Kingston uses EST (UTC-5), while Houston uses CDT (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 Kingston, what time is it in Houston?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Kingston, it is 12:00 PM in Houston. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Kingston and Houston change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Houston 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 Kingston and Houston?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Kingston (which is 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM in Houston). This 9-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Kingston ahead or behind Houston?
Kingston and Houston are in the same time zone right now — there is no difference.
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston is in the America/Jamaica time zone, currently using EST (UTC-5). Kingston does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
What time is midnight in Kingston in Houston?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Kingston, it is 12:00 AM in Houston.