JMT to PST Time Converter

Convert Jamaica Time (JMT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST). Both time zones are shown live below; current offset between them is 2 hours behind.

Kingston · Jamaica Time
23:48:18
Monday, May 11, 2026
EST · UTC-05:00
Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
21:48:18
Monday, May 11, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00

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From: JMT (Kingston)
To: PST (Los Angeles)
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Daylight Saving status right now

JMT (Jamaica Time)
Observes DST
No
PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Observes DST
Yes
In DST right now
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shift
UTC-07:00 → UTC-08:00

Heads up: PST observes DST while JMT does not. The 2-hour difference shown above will shift by one hour when PST starts or ends DST.

When can JMT and PST meet?

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Both zones in working hours (9am-5pm)
One zone working
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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.
6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours.
Best meeting window: 11:00–16:00 JMT (09:00–14:00 PST).

Hour-by-hour JMT to PST conversion table

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

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
Pacific Standard Time (PST)
IANA identifier
America/Los_Angeles
Current UTC offset
UTC-07:00
Current abbreviation
PDT
Major cities in this zone
Los AngelesSan FranciscoSeattlePortlandSan Diego

Sun today in Kingston and Los Angeles

Los Angeles
Sunrise
05:55
Sunset
19:45
Solar noon
12:50
Daylight
13h 49m

Related converters

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Looking for local time? See time in Kingston or time in Los Angeles.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between JMT and PST right now?+
PST (Pacific Standard Time) is currently 2 hours behind JMT (Jamaica Time). The exact difference can change when one or both zones transition into or out of daylight saving time.
Does JMT or PST observe daylight saving time?+
JMT: does not observe daylight saving time. PST: observes daylight saving time.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between JMT and PST?+
The strongest overlap is 11:00–16:00 JMT (09:00–14:00 PST), giving 6 hours when both sides are within standard 9am-5pm working hours.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it is 12:00 noon in Kingston?+
When it is 12:00 Mon in Kingston (JMT), it is 10:00 Mon in Los Angeles (PST).
Which IANA time zone identifiers are used for JMT and PST?+
JMT maps to "America/Jamaica" in the IANA database. PST maps to "America/Los_Angeles". These identifiers are what most software libraries use to convert times accurately, including DST handling.
Is Kingston ahead of or behind Los Angeles?+
Whether Kingston (JMT) is ahead of or behind Los Angeles (PST) depends on the current UTC offsets. Right now PST is 2 hours behind JMT. The live converter and side-by-side clocks above always reflect the current direction.
What are the current UTC offsets for JMT and PST?+
JMT is UTC-05:00 (EST) and PST is UTC-07:00 (PDT). 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 PST?+
Yes. There are 6 hours of overlap during standard 9am-5pm working hours, with the strongest window at 11:00–16:00 JMT.