Jamaica facts
| Capital | Kingston |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, Caribbean |
| Area | 10,991 km² · 4,244 sq mi · 2,715,931 acres |
| Languages | English, Jamaican Patois |
| Demonym | Jamaican |
| Currency | Jamaican Dollar (JMD) |
| Time zone | America/Jamaica · UTC−5 · 2:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +1876 |
| Internet domain | .jm |
| Electricity | 110V, 50Hz · plug types A, B |
| Capital coordinates | 17.997, -76.7936 |
Time difference
Kingston is on UTC−5 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 1:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 10:00 a.m. |
| London | 6:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 5:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Jamaica is about 0.12% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Jamaica is about 4.5% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Kingston to Washington, D.C.: about 2,324 km (1,444 mi) as the crow flies.
- Kingston to London: about 7,536 km (4,682 mi) as the crow flies.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Jamaica?
The capital of Jamaica is Kingston.
How big is Jamaica?
Jamaica covers about 10,991 km² (4,244 sq mi), ranking 159 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.12% of the size of the United States. It is about 4.5% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Jamaica in?
Kingston uses UTC−5 (America/Jamaica) today. When it is noon in Kingston, it is 1:00 p.m. in New York and 6:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Jamaica use?
Jamaica uses the Jamaican Dollar (JMD).
What is the country code for Jamaica?
The international calling code is +1876. From the United States dial 011 1876 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 1876.
What language is spoken in Jamaica?
Official or national languages: English, Jamaican Patois.