Time zone of Jamaica
The time in Jamaica (Kingston) follows the America/Jamaica time zone, currently UTC-5. 2 hours behind Brasília.
How to call or schedule a meeting with Jamaica
When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 07:00 in Jamaica; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 16:00 there.
The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 11:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.
See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.
More countries: Central America
Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Brazil and Jamaica?
2 hours behind Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Jamaica changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.
What time zone is Jamaica in?
Jamaica follows America/Jamaica, currently UTC-5. The reference location is Kingston.
Does Jamaica have daylight saving time?
No. Under the current rules, Jamaica does not change its clocks during the year.
What is the best time to call Jamaica from Brazil?
Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 11:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 16:00 in Jamaica).