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Time Difference: Kingston to Los Angeles

KingstonUTC-5
vs
🇺🇸Los AngelesUTC-8
Kingston, Jamaica
Mon, Jul 13
🇺🇸
Los Angeles, US
Mon, Jul 13

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Time Difference
2 hours
Los Angeles is 2 hours behind Kingston
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Kingston vs Los Angeles timezone guide

Kingston (Jamaica) uses the America/Jamaica timezone at UTC-5, while Los Angeles (US) uses America/Los_Angeles at UTC-8. This means Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Kingston (based on standard offsets — the live difference above accounts for daylight saving time).

Best meeting times between Kingston and Los Angeles

Standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap by 6 hours per day. The shared window is 11am–5pm in Kingston, which is 9am–3pm in Los Angeles. Schedule recurring meetings inside that window and both teams stay inside standard working hours.

Hour-by-hour planner

KingstonLos AngelesStatus
6am4amKingston early, Los Angeles asleep
7am5amKingston early, Los Angeles asleep
8am6amKingston early, Los Angeles early
9am7amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
10am8amOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
11am9amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
12pm10amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
1pm11amBoth at work — ideal meeting time
2pm12pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
3pm1pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
4pm2pmBoth at work — ideal meeting time
5pm3pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
6pm4pmOne side outside 9-to-5 but still awake
7pm5pmKingston evening, Los Angeles evening
8pm6pmKingston evening, Los Angeles evening
9pm7pmKingston evening, Los Angeles evening
10pm8pmKingston late evening, Los Angeles evening

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 Kingston and Los Angeles

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

  • Dec 31 → Mar 8Kingston is 3 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Mar 8 → Nov 1Kingston is 2 hours ahead Los Angeles
  • Nov 1 → Dec 31Kingston is 3 hours ahead Los Angeles

Distance between Kingston and Los Angeles

Great-circle distance
4,469 km
Direct flight time
~6h 15m

Kingston and Los Angeles are 4,469 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly ~6h 15m, depending on aircraft type, winds, and routing.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Kingston and Los Angeles?
The current time difference is 2 hours. Kingston is currently 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Is Kingston ahead of Los Angeles?
Yes. Kingston is currently 2 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
What time is it in Los Angeles when it's 9 AM in Kingston?
When it's 9 AM in Kingston, it's 7am in Los Angeles.
When is the best time to schedule a meeting between Kingston and Los Angeles?
The best window is 11am–5pm in Kingston, which is 9am–3pm in Los Angeles. That's 6 hours where both teams are inside standard 9-to-5 working hours.
Do Kingston and Los Angeles observe daylight saving time?
Los Angeles 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 Kingston and Los Angeles?
Kingston and Los Angeles are 4,469 km apart along the great-circle route. A direct flight takes roughly 6 hours 15 minutes.