IST to JMT Time Converter

Convert India Standard Time (IST) to Jamaica Time (JMT). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 10h 30m behind.

Mumbai · India Standard Time
10:20:13
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30
Kingston · Jamaica Time
23:50:13
Monday, May 11, 2026
EST · UTC-05:00

Convert a specific time

From: IST (Mumbai)
To: JMT (Kingston)
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Daylight Saving status right now

IST (India Standard Time)
Observes DST
No
JMT (Jamaica Time)
Observes DST
No

When can IST and JMT meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Mumbai (IST). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No business-hours overlap exists between IST and JMT.
The two zones are too far apart for synchronous meetings during normal working hours. Plan async or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.

Hour-by-hour IST to JMT conversion table

IST time (Mumbai)JMT time (Kingston)Status
00:00 Tue13:30 MonJMT working
01:00 Tue14:30 MonJMT working
02:00 Tue15:30 MonJMT working
03:00 Tue16:30 MonJMT working
04:00 Tue17:30 MonOff-hours both sides
05:00 Tue18:30 MonOff-hours both sides
06:00 Tue19:30 MonOff-hours both sides
07:00 Tue20:30 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Tue21:30 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Tue22:30 MonIST working
10:00 Tue23:30 MonIST working
11:00 Tue00:30 TueIST working
12:00 Tue01:30 TueIST working
13:00 Tue02:30 TueIST working
14:00 Tue03:30 TueIST working
15:00 Tue04:30 TueIST working
16:00 Tue05:30 TueIST working
17:00 Tue06:30 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Tue07:30 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Tue08:30 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Tue09:30 TueJMT working
21:00 Tue10:30 TueJMT working
22:00 Tue11:30 TueJMT working
23:00 Tue12:30 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

India Standard Time (IST)
IANA identifier
Asia/Kolkata
Current UTC offset
UTC+05:30
Current abbreviation
GMT+5:30
Major cities in this zone
MumbaiNew DelhiBangaloreChennaiKolkata
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 Mumbai and Kingston

Mumbai
Sunrise
06:06
Sunset
19:05
Solar noon
12:36
Daylight
12h 59m

Related converters

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between IST and JMT right now?+
JMT (Jamaica Time) is currently 10h 30m behind IST (India Standard Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does IST or JMT observe daylight saving time?+
IST: does not observe daylight saving time. JMT: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between IST and JMT?+
IST and JMT have no business-hour overlap, even at the edges of a typical workday. Async collaboration or non-9-5 scheduling is the practical choice.
What time is it in Kingston when it is 12:00 noon in Mumbai?+
When it is 12:00 Tue in Mumbai (IST), it is 01:30 Tue in Kingston (JMT).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for IST and JMT?+
IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata" 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 Mumbai ahead of or behind Kingston?+
Whether Mumbai (IST) is ahead of or behind Kingston (JMT) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now JMT is 10h 30m behind IST. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for IST and JMT?+
IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30) 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 IST and JMT?+
No standard business-hours overlap exists between IST and JMT. Plan asynchronous work or schedule outside 9-5 on at least one side.