CET to JMT Time Converter

Convert Central European Time (CET) to Jamaica Time (JMT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 7 hours behind.

Paris · Central European Time
07:17:10
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+2 · UTC+02:00
Kingston · Jamaica Time
00:17:10
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EST · UTC-05:00

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From: CET (Paris)
To: JMT (Kingston)
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Daylight Saving status right now

CET (Central European Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-10-25
Offset shift
UTC+02:00 → UTC+01:00
JMT (Jamaica Time)
Observes DST
No

Heads up: CET observes DST while JMT does not. The 7-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when CET starts or ends DST.

When can CET and JMT meet?

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JMT
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Paris (CET). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 16:00–16:00 CET (09:00–09:00 JMT).

Hour-by-hour CET to JMT conversion table

CET time (Paris)JMT time (Kingston)Status
00:00 Tue17:00 MonOff-hours both sides
01:00 Tue18:00 MonOff-hours both sides
02:00 Tue19:00 MonOff-hours both sides
03:00 Tue20:00 MonOff-hours both sides
04:00 Tue21:00 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue22:00 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue23:00 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue00:00 TueOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue01:00 TueOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue02:00 TueCET working
10:00 Tue03:00 TueCET working
11:00 Tue04:00 TueCET working
12:00 Tue05:00 TueCET working
13:00 Tue06:00 TueCET working
14:00 Tue07:00 TueCET working
15:00 Tue08:00 TueCET working
16:00 Tue09:00 TueBoth at work
17:00 Tue10:00 TueJMT working
18:00 Tue11:00 TueJMT working
19:00 Tue12:00 TueJMT working
20:00 Tue13:00 TueJMT working
21:00 Tue14:00 TueJMT working
22:00 Tue15:00 TueJMT working
23:00 Tue16:00 TueJMT working

Times computed for today in each zone using the IANA time zone database. The conversion accounts for daylight saving time wherever applicable.

About these time zones

Central European Time (CET)
IANA identifier
Europe/Paris
Current UTC offset
UTC+02:00
Current abbreviation
GMT+2
Major cities in this zone
ParisLyonMarseille
Jamaica Time (JMT)
IANA identifier
America/Jamaica
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
EST
Major cities in this zone
Kingston

Sun today in Paris and Kingston

Paris
Sunrise
06:14
Sunset
21:21
Solar noon
13:48
Daylight
15h 7m

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Looking for local time? See time in Paris or time in Kingston.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between CET and JMT right now?+
JMT (Jamaica Time) is currently 7 hours behind CET (Central European Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does CET or JMT observe daylight saving time?+
CET: observes daylight saving time. JMT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between CET and JMT?+
The strongest overlap is 16:00–16:00 CET (09:00–09:00 JMT), giving 1 hour when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Kingston when it is 12:00 noon in Paris?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Paris (CET), it is 05:00 Tue in Kingston (JMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for CET and JMT?+
CET maps to "Europe/Paris" in the IANA database. JMT maps to "America/Jamaica". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Paris ahead of or behind Kingston?+
Whether Paris (CET) is ahead of or behind Kingston (JMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now JMT is 7 hours behind CET. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for CET and JMT?+
CET is UTC+02:00 (GMT+2) and JMT is UTC-05:00 (EST). Both offsets shift by one hour when the corresponding region enters or exits daylight saving time, so the live values on this page are the source of truth.
Can I schedule meetings during business hours for both CET and JMT?+
Yes. There are 1 hour of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 16:00–16:00 CET.