Kingston to Philadelphia Time Difference
🇯🇲 Kingston is currently 1 hour ahead of 🇺🇸 Philadelphia. This difference varies between 0h and 1h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
+1h
Business overlap
8h
Distance
2,446 km
Approx. flight
2.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Kingston to Philadelphia
| 🇯🇲 Kingston | 🇺🇸 Philadelphia | 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)
Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia.
Min difference
0h
Max difference
1h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Kingston and Philadelphia (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇯🇲 Kingston
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
🇺🇸 Philadelphia
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Kingston and Philadelphia?
The time difference between Kingston and Philadelphia is currently 1 hour ahead. Kingston uses EST (UTC-5), while Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Kingston, it is 1:00 PM in Philadelphia. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Kingston and Philadelphia change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Kingston ahead or behind Philadelphia?
Kingston is currently 1 hour behind Philadelphia.
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 Philadelphia?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Kingston, it is 1:00 AM in Philadelphia.