Jamaica

Introduction

Jamaica is located in North America, with its capital being Kingston and the official language being English.

Jamaican dollar is the legal tender of Jamaica. The top-level domain of Jamaica is .jm, and to make an overseas call to Jamaica, you need to add +1 / 001 before the number.

The IANA time zone of Jamaica is America/Jamaica. The local time is 13 hours ahead compared to Beijing time. On 2025-12-29, the sunrise time in Jamaica's capital Kingston is 06:35, and the sunset time is 17:40.

Jamaica at a Glance

Jamaica is an island country located in the northwestern part of the Caribbean Sea, about 145 kilometers north of Cuba, is the third largest island in the Caribbean Sea. Kingston, the capital, is the political, economic and cultural center of the country, with a population of about 3 million, and the official language is English, with Jamaican Creole in common use. The country is famous for its reggae music, which has been popularized globally by musician Bob Marley; in terms of sports, Jamaica is a sprinting powerhouse, with athletes such as Usain Bolt winning many Olympic gold medals. The economy relies on tourism, agriculture and mining, with bauxite production at the forefront of the world, and Blue Mountain coffee enjoying international fame. Its multicultural fusion and warm Caribbean flavor have made it a popular tourist destination.