Time Difference Between Sydney and Kingston

The time difference between Sydney and Kingston is 15 hours. When it is 12:00 noon in Sydney, it is 21:00 in Kingston. Sydney uses the Australia/Sydney time zone (UTC+10), while Kingston uses America/Jamaica (UTC-5).

Kingston is 15 hours behind Sydney — 15 hours
Sydney, Australia
09:38:37
Monday, May 11, 2026
UTC+10 · AEST
Kingston, Jamaica
18:38:37
Sunday, May 10, 2026
UTC-5 · EST

Time Zone Details: Sydney vs Kingston

Detail Sydney Kingston
Time Zone IDAustralia/SydneyAmerica/Jamaica
UTC OffsetUTC+10UTC-5
AbbreviationAESTEST
DST ActiveNoNo
CountryAustraliaJamaica
RegionOceaniaNorth America

Best Time to Schedule a Call

With a 15 hours gap, there is no standard business-hours overlap between Sydney and Kingston. One party will need to adjust their schedule. Early mornings in Sydney 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 Sydney time to Kingston time. Rows highlighted in green indicate overlapping business hours in both cities.

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

Daylight Saving Time (DST) Impact

Neither Sydney 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 Sydney and Kingston?

The time difference is 15 hours. Kingston is 15 hours behind Sydney.

Does the time difference change during the year?

It can. If either Sydney 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 Sydney 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 Sydney time to Kingston time?

Subtract 15 hours from Sydney 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.