Melbourne to Kingston Time Difference
🇦🇺 Melbourne is currently 16 hours behind of 🇯🇲 Kingston. This difference varies between 16h and 15h due to Daylight Saving Time.
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Difference
-16h
Business overlap
1h
Distance
15,410 km
Approx. flight
18.1h
Hour-by-Hour: Melbourne to Kingston
| 🇦🇺 Melbourne | 🇯🇲 Kingston | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:00 AM | |
| 1:00 AM | 9:00 AM | |
| 2:00 AM | 10:00 AM | |
| 3:00 AM | 11:00 AM | |
| 4:00 AM | 12:00 PM | |
| 5:00 AM | 1:00 PM | |
| 6:00 AM | 2:00 PM | |
| 7:00 AM | 3:00 PM | |
| 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | |
| 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | |
| 10:00 AM | 6:00 PM | |
| 11:00 AM | 7:00 PM | |
| 12:00 PM | 8:00 PM | |
| 1:00 PM | 9:00 PM | |
| 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM | |
| 3:00 PM | 11:00 PM | |
| 4:00 PM | 12:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 7:00 PM | 3:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 8:00 PM | 4:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
| 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM(next day) | Next day |
Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, while Kingston does not. This causes the time difference to shift between 16 hours behind and 15 hours behind depending on the season. Currently, Melbourne is 16 hours behind relative to Kingston.
Min difference
16h
Max difference
15h
Best Meeting Times
There are 1 overlapping business hours between Melbourne and Kingston (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇦🇺 Melbourne
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM
🇯🇲 Kingston
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Melbourne and Kingston?
The time difference between Melbourne and Kingston is currently 16 hours behind. Melbourne uses GMT+11 (UTC+11), while Kingston uses EST (UTC-5). This difference varies seasonally due to Daylight Saving Time, ranging from 16 hours behind to 15 hours behind.
When it's noon in Melbourne, what time is it in Kingston?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Melbourne, it is 8:00 PM in Kingston. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Melbourne and Kingston change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, the offset shifts between 16 hours behind and 15 hours behind at different times of the year.
What are the best times to schedule a call between Melbourne and Kingston?
The best time to call is between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM in Melbourne (which is 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Kingston). This 1-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Melbourne ahead or behind Kingston?
Melbourne is currently 16 hours ahead of Kingston.
What time zone is Melbourne in?
Melbourne is in the Australia/Melbourne time zone, currently using GMT+11 (UTC+11). Melbourne observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Melbourne in Kingston?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Melbourne, it is 8:00 AM in Kingston.