PST to JMT Time Converter

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

Los Angeles · Pacific Standard Time
22:06:35
Monday, May 11, 2026
PDT · UTC-07:00
Kingston · Jamaica Time
00:06:35
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
EST · UTC-05:00

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

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
JMT (Jamaica Time)
Observes DST
No

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 PST 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 Los Angeles (PST). 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: 09:00–14:00 PST (11:00–16:00 JMT).

Hour-by-hour PST to JMT conversion table

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

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
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 Los Angeles and Kingston

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

Related converters

JMT to PST (reverse)PST to ESTPST to GMTPST to UTCPST to CETPST to ISTEST to JMTGMT to JMTUTC to JMTCET to JMTIST to JMT
Looking for local time? See time in Los Angeles or time in Kingston.

Frequently asked questions

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