New York to Kingston time converter

Kingston is 1 hour behind New York. When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Kingston.

New York EDT

Monday, October 19, 2026

Kingston EST

Monday, October 19, 2026

New York
United States
Mon, Oct 19
EDTUTC-4
Kingston
Jamaica
Mon, Oct 19
ESTUTC-5-1h
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Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

New York to Kingston conversion table

Every hour of today in New York and the matching time in Kingston. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

New YorkKingston
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kingston).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because New York and Kingston switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 19, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026: -1h
  • Nov 1, 2026 – Mar 14, 2027: ±0
  • Mar 14, 2027 – Oct 19, 2027: -1h

Distance

New York and Kingston are 2,540 km (1,578 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between New York and Kingston?

Kingston is 1 hour behind New York.

What time is it in Kingston when it is 9 AM in New York?

When it is 9:00 AM in New York, it is 8:00 AM in Kingston.

When is the best time to call Kingston from New York?

Both sides are at work from 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM in New York (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Kingston).

Does the time difference between New York and Kingston change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.