Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Dublin uses the EUR (€) and Kingston uses the JMD ($). Conversations can stay in English, which is official in both countries. Cars drive on the left in both, so rentals feel familiar.
- Country
- Ireland
- Capital
- Dublin
- Currency
- euro (EUR · €)
- Language
- English, Irish
- Calling code
- +353
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Jamaica
- Capital
- Kingston
- Currency
- Jamaican dollar (JMD · $)
- Language
- English, Jamaican Patois
- Calling code
- +1
- Drives on
- Left
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Dublin and Kingston?
Dublin is 6 hours behind Kingston. Dublin runs on GMT+1 and Kingston on GMT-5. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 2 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Dublin from Kingston?
About 7,126 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 8h 53m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Dublin and Kingston use?
Dublin uses the euro (EUR, €); Kingston uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD, $). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Dublin from Kingston?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 011), then +353, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Dublin and Kingston?
Both Ireland and Jamaica count English among their official languages, so business meetings often skip translation. Dublin also has Irish; Kingston adds Jamaican Patois.
Do Dublin and Kingston drive on the same side of the road?
Yes — both drive on the left. Rental cars feel identical between the two.