What time zone is Jamaica Beach in?

Jamaica Beach uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.

When is the next clock change in Jamaica Beach?

Clocks in Jamaica Beach move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)

Does Jamaica Beach observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Jamaica Beach observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Jamaica Beach?

Jamaica Beach is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer

Current Time in Jamaica Beach, Galveston County, Texas, USA

1:00:32 AM

01:00:32

Sunday, October 25, 2026

CDT (Central Daylight Time) · UTC−05:00

America/Chicago

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Time zone details

Jamaica Beach is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Jamaica Beach

Sunrise7:27 AMSolar noon1:03 PMSunset6:39 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: USA
State: Texas
County: Galveston County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Country languages: English, Spanish, Hawaiian, French
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,047
Elevation: 2 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 29° 11' N / 94° 58' W

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Clock changes in Jamaica Beach

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM CST3:00 AM CDT
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Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM CDT1:00 AM CST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:27 AM
Solar noon: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 6:39 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 12 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:03 AM – 7:03 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:35 AM – 7:31 PM
Astronomical twilight: 6:08 AM – 7:59 PM

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Sunday, October 25, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:27 AM (east, 103.5°)
Sunset: 6:39 PM (west, 256.3°)
Day length: 11 hr 12 min1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 1:03 PM (48.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:03 AM – 7:03 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:35 AM – 7:31 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 6:08 AM – 7:59 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 6:11 PM (east, 72.2°)
Moonset: 6:51 AM (west, 284.6°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 11:13 AM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Sunday, October 25, 2026 at 11:12 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, October 25	7:27 AM	6:39 PM	11 hr 12 min	1 min 36 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 26	7:28 AM	6:38 PM	11 hr 10 min	1 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:29 AM	6:37 PM	11 hr 09 min	1 min 35 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:29 AM	6:37 PM	11 hr 07 min	1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:30 AM	6:36 PM	11 hr 06 min	1 min 34 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:31 AM	6:35 PM	11 hr 04 min	1 min 33 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:32 AM	6:34 PM	11 hr 03 min	1 min 31 sec shorter than the previous day

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Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day
Fri, Nov 27, 2026Day after Thanksgiving

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Jamaica Beach in?: Jamaica Beach uses Central Standard Time (CST, UTC−6) in winter and Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−5) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Chicago.
When is the next clock change in Jamaica Beach?: Clocks in Jamaica Beach move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from CDT (UTC−05:00) to CST (UTC−06:00)
Does Jamaica Beach observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Jamaica Beach observes daylight saving time: CDT (UTC−5) in summer and CST (UTC−6) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Jamaica Beach?: Jamaica Beach is UTC−6 in winter and UTC−5 in summer