Time Difference Between Singapore and Kingston

The time difference between Singapore and Kingston is 13 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Singapore, it is 23:00 in Kingston. Singapore uses the Asia/Singapore time zone (UTC+8), while Kingston uses America/Jamaica (UTC-5).

Kingston is 13 hours behind Singapore — 13 hours
Singapore, Singapore
04:57:57
Friday, March 27, 2026
UTC+8 · +08
Kingston, Jamaica
15:57:57
Thursday, March 26, 2026
UTC-5 · EST

Time Zone Details: Singapore vs Kingston

Detail Singapore Kingston
Time Zone IDAsia/SingaporeAmerica/Jamaica
UTC OffsetUTC+8UTC-5
Abbreviation+08EST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountrySingaporeJamaica
RegionAsiaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 13 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Singapore and Kingston. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Singapore or late evenings in Kingston tend to be the most practical compromise.

Hour-by-Hour Time Conversion

Use this table to quickly convert any hour from Singapore time to Kingston time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

Singapore Kingston
00:00 11:00 (-1 day) Night
01:00 12:00 (-1 day) Night
02:00 13:00 (-1 day) Night
03:00 14:00 (-1 day) Night
04:00 15:00 (-1 day) Night
05:00 16:00 (-1 day) Night
06:00 17:00 (-1 day)
07:00 18:00 (-1 day)
08:00 19:00 (-1 day)
09:00 20:00 (-1 day)
10:00 21:00 (-1 day)
11:00 22:00 (-1 day)
12:00 23:00 (-1 day)
13:00 00:00
14:00 01:00
15:00 02:00
16:00 03:00
17:00 04:00
18:00 05:00
19:00 06:00
20:00 07:00
21:00 08:00
22:00 09:00 Night
23:00 10:00 Night

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Singapore nor Kingston is currently observing daylight saving time. If either city observes DST, the time difference will change by 1 hour when DST begins or ends. Always double-check before scheduling across these time zones during March–April and October–November.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Singapore and Kingston?

The time difference is 13 hours. Kingston is 13 hours behind Singapore.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Singapore or Kingston observes daylight saving time, the gap will shift by 1 hour during the transition periods (typically March–April and October–November).

When is the best time to call from Singapore to Kingston?

There is no ideal window during standard business hours. Consider scheduling at the edges — early morning for the city that is ahead and late afternoon for the city that is behind.

How do I convert Singapore time to Kingston time?

Subtract 13 hours from Singapore time to get Kingston time. Use the hour-by-hour table above for a quick reference.

Related Pages

For sunrise and sunset data, visit TheSunsetTimes.com. For detailed DST schedules, see DaylightSavingTime.info.