WhatxTime

Current local time in Spanish Town, Jamaica

123456789101112
EST · UTC-05:00 · Eastern Standard Time

About Spanish Town

Spanish Town, Saint Catherine, Jamaica uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (America/Jamaica), currently UTC-05:00. Population: about 145,018.

Country:Jamaica
State / region:Saint Catherine
Coordinates:17°59′N / 76°57′W
Population:145,018
Currency:Jamaican dollar (JMD)
Languages:English, Jamaican Patois
Country calling code:+1

Time zone in Spanish Town

IANA time zone:America/Jamaica
Time zone name:Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Current UTC offset:UTC-05:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Spanish Town does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Spanish Town today

Sunrise:06:03
Sunset:17:41
Solar noon:11:52
Day length:11h 38m
Civil twilight:05:41 – 18:03

Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EST) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Spanish Town

  • London−6 hSpanish Town is 6 hours behind London
  • New York−1 hSpanish Town is 1 hour behind New York
  • Abuja−6 hSpanish Town is 6 hours behind Abuja

Compare Spanish Town with another city

Frequently asked questions about Spanish Town time

What time zone is Spanish Town in?
Spanish Town uses the IANA time zone America/Jamaica (Eastern Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does Spanish Town observe daylight saving time?
Spanish Town does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Spanish Town and London?
Right now Spanish Town is 6 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Spanish Town and New York?
Right now Spanish Town is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.