Current Time in Black River, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica

3:18:09 PM

15:18:09

EST (Eastern Standard Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Jamaica

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Time zone details

Black River does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Black River

Sunrise6:07 AMSolar noon11:55 AMSunset5:44 PM
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Location facts

Place

Country
Jamaica
Administrative area
St. Elizabeth
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Jamaican Dollar (JMD)

Practical

Country languages
English
Population
4,229
Elevation
Approximately 5 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
18° 01' N / 77° 50' W
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Clock changes in Black River

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
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Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 37 min56 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
Waxing GibbousMoon illumination86%
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Thursday, October 22, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 37 min56 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(60.8° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
Waxing Gibbous (86% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 37 min56 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 37 min57 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 36 min55 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 35 min56 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 34 min55 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 33 min54 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 32 min55 sec shorter than the previous day

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Plan around Black River

Upcoming national public holidays in Jamaica

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Boxing Day
  3. New Year's Day

Nearby places

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Black River in?
Black River uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Jamaica.
When is the next clock change in Black River?
No clock changes are scheduled for Black River in the next 12 months
Does Black River observe daylight saving time?
No. Black River uses EST (UTC−5) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Black River?
Black River is UTC−5 all year