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Time Difference: Berlin to Kingston

🇩🇪BerlinUTC+1
vs
KingstonUTC-5
🇩🇪
Berlin, Germany
Mon, Jul 13
Kingston, Jamaica
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
7 hours
Kingston is 7 hours behind Berlin
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Berlin vs Kingston timezone guide

Berlin (Germany) uses the Europe/Berlin timezone at UTC+1, while Kingston (Jamaica) uses America/Jamaica at UTC-5. This means Kingston is 6 hours behind Berlin (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Berlin and Kingston

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 1 hours per day. The shared window is 4pm–5pm in Berlin, which is 9am–10am in Kingston. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

BerlinKingstonStatus
6am11pmBerlin early, Kingston late evening
7am12amBerlin early, Kingston asleep
8am1amBerlin early, Kingston asleep
9am2amBerlin working hours, Kingston asleep
10am3amBerlin working hours, Kingston asleep
11am4amBerlin working hours, Kingston asleep
12pm5amBerlin working hours, Kingston asleep
1pm6amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
2pm7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
3pm8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
4pm9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm10amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm11amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm12pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
8pm1pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
9pm2pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10pm3pmBerlin late evening, Kingston working hours

Green = standard working hours (9 AM – 5 PM). Amber = early (6–9 AM). Orange = evening (5–10 PM). Grey = asleep or late.

Daylight saving time between Berlin and Kingston

Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Kingston does not. That means the difference between the two cities changes seasonally — by one hour, around Berlin's transition dates.

  • Jan 1 → Mar 29Berlin is 6 hours ahead Kingston
  • Mar 29 → Oct 25Berlin is 7 hours ahead Kingston
  • Oct 25 → Jan 1Berlin is 6 hours ahead Kingston

Distance between Berlin and Kingston

Great-circle distance
8,442 km
Direct flight time
~10h 56m

Berlin and Kingston are 8,442 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~10h 56m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Berlin and Kingston?
The current time difference is 7 hours. Berlin is currently 7 hours ahead of Kingston.
Is Berlin ahead of Kingston?
Yes. Berlin is currently 7 hours ahead of Kingston.
What time is it in Kingston when it's 9 AM in Berlin?
When it's 9 AM in Berlin, it's 2am in Kingston.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Berlin and Kingston?
The best window is 4pm–5pm in Berlin, which is 9am–10am in Kingston. That's 1 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Berlin and Kingston observe daylight saving time?
Berlin observes daylight saving time, but Kingston does not — the difference between the two cities changes by one hour around the DST transition dates.
How far apart are Berlin and Kingston?
Berlin and Kingston are 8,442 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 10 hours 56 minutes.