Kingston to New York Time Difference
🇯🇲 Kingston is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇺🇸 New York. This difference varies between 0h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
2,540 km
Approx. flight
3h
Hour-by-Hour: Kingston to New York
| 🇯🇲 Kingston | 🇺🇸 New York | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
New York observes Daylight Saving Time, while Kingston does not. This causes the time difference to shift between the same time and 1 hour ahead depending on the season. Currently, Kingston is 1 hour ahead relative to New York.
Min difference
0h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Kingston and New York (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇯🇲 Kingston
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇺🇸 New York
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kingston and New York?
The time difference between Kingston and New York is currently 1 hour ahead. Kingston uses EST (UTC-5), while New York uses EDT (UTC-4). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from the same time to 1 hour ahead.
When it's noon in Kingston, what time is it in New York?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Kingston, it is 1:00 PM in New York. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Kingston and New York change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because New York observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between the same time and 1 hour ahead at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Kingston and New York?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM in Kingston (which is 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Kingston ahead or behind New York?
Kingston is currently 1 hour behind New York.
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 New York?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Kingston, it is 1:00 AM in New York.