Philadelphia to Kingston Time Difference
🇺🇸 Philadelphia 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
2,446 km
Approx. flight
2.9h
Hour-by-Hour: Philadelphia to Kingston
| 🇺🇸 Philadelphia | 🇯🇲 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)
Philadelphia 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, Philadelphia is 1 hour behind relative to Kingston.
Min difference
1h
Max difference
0h
Best Meeting Times
There are 8 overlapping business hours between Philadelphia and Kingston (9 AM – 6 PM in each city).
🇺🇸 Philadelphia
10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
🇯🇲 Kingston
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Philadelphia and Kingston?
The time difference between Philadelphia and Kingston is currently 1 hour behind. Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia, what time is it in Kingston?
When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in Philadelphia, it is 11:00 AM in Kingston. Use our calculator above to convert any other time.
Does the time difference between Philadelphia and Kingston change?
Yes, the time difference changes throughout the year. Because Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia and Kingston?
The best time to call is between 10:00 AM and 6:00 PM in Philadelphia (which is 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kingston). This 8-hour window falls within business hours in both cities.
Is Philadelphia ahead or behind Kingston?
Philadelphia is currently 1 hour ahead of Kingston.
What time zone is Philadelphia in?
Philadelphia is in the America/New York time zone, currently using EDT (UTC-4). Philadelphia observes Daylight Saving Time, so the offset changes twice a year.
What time is midnight in Philadelphia in Kingston?
When it is midnight (12:00 AM) in Philadelphia, it is 11:00 PM in Kingston.