JMT to IST Time Converter

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

Kingston · Jamaica Time
23:27:11
Monday, May 11, 2026
EST · UTC-05:00
Mumbai · India Standard Time
09:57:11
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
GMT+5:30 · UTC+05:30

Convert a specific time

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

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

When can JMT and IST meet?

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JMT
IST
Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
Off-hours
Columns are hours of the day in Kingston (JMT). Each row shows the local working-hours state in that zone for the same moment in time.
No overlap during strict 9-5 working hours; some flexibility needed.
If both sides are willing to extend to 8am-7pm, the available window is 08:00–08:00 JMT (18:30–18:30 IST).

Hour-by-hour JMT to IST conversion table

JMT time (Kingston)IST time (Mumbai)Status
00:00 Mon10:30 MonIST working
01:00 Mon11:30 MonIST working
02:00 Mon12:30 MonIST working
03:00 Mon13:30 MonIST working
04:00 Mon14:30 MonIST working
05:00 Mon15:30 MonIST working
06:00 Mon16:30 MonIST working
07:00 Mon17:30 MonOff-hours both sides
08:00 Mon18:30 MonOff-hours both sides
09:00 Mon19:30 MonJMT working
10:00 Mon20:30 MonJMT working
11:00 Mon21:30 MonJMT working
12:00 Mon22:30 MonJMT working
13:00 Mon23:30 MonJMT working
14:00 Mon00:30 TueJMT working
15:00 Mon01:30 TueJMT working
16:00 Mon02:30 TueJMT working
17:00 Mon03:30 TueOff-hours both sides
18:00 Mon04:30 TueOff-hours both sides
19:00 Mon05:30 TueOff-hours both sides
20:00 Mon06:30 TueOff-hours both sides
21:00 Mon07:30 TueOff-hours both sides
22:00 Mon08:30 TueOff-hours both sides
23:00 Mon09:30 TueIST 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

Jamaica Time (JMT)
IANA identifier
America/Jamaica
Current UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Current abbreviation
EST
Major cities in this zone
Kingston
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

Sun today in Kingston and Mumbai

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

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

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between JMT and IST right now?+
IST (India Standard Time) is currently 10h 30m ahead JMT (Jamaica Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does JMT or IST observe daylight saving time?+
JMT: does not observe daylight saving time. IST: does not observe daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between JMT and IST?+
Standard 9-5 hours do not overlap. Extending to 8am-7pm gives a window of 08:00–08:00 JMT (18:30–18:30 IST).
What time is it in Mumbai when it is 12:00 noon in Kingston?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Kingston (JMT), it is 22:30 Mon in Mumbai (IST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for JMT and IST?+
JMT maps to "America/Jamaica" in the IANA database. IST maps to "Asia/Kolkata". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Kingston ahead of or behind Mumbai?+
Whether Kingston (JMT) is ahead of or behind Mumbai (IST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now IST is 10h 30m ahead JMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for JMT and IST?+
JMT is UTC-05:00 (EST) and IST is UTC+05:30 (GMT+5:30). 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 JMT and IST?+
Not during a strict 9am-5pm window. If both sides flex to 8am-7pm, the available meeting window between JMT and IST is 08:00–08:00 JMT.