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Rocky Point, Clarendon, Jamaica – Jamaica Flag

Current Date And Time In Rocky Point, Jamaica

Saturday, 25 July 2026
14:42:50 EST
State: Clarendon
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 3,152
District: Rocky Point

✈️ Rocky Point, Clarendon, Jamaica - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Rocky Point, Clarendon, Jamaica using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Rocky Point.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Rocky Point with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Rocky Point — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Jamaica, which includes Rocky Point, follow Left-hand traffic — check road rules for Jamaica before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Jamaica's time zone -05:00, country calling code +1-876 (exit prefix 011) and country internet domain .JM. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Rocky Point.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side⬅️ Left side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-05:00
📞 Country Calling Code+1-876
☎️ International Exit Prefix011
🌐 Internet Domain.JM

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Jamaica — police 119, ambulance 110. Store these in your phone before you reach Rocky Point. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Rocky Point.

🚔
Police
119
🚑
Ambulance
110

📊 Jamaica At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Jamaica — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.709
High
👤
Life Expectancy
71.6
years
📚
Literacy Rate
79.9%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$7,754
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
3.3%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Jamaica development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Rocky Point for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Rocky Point
Regional Airport • KTP
Tinson Pen Airport
Tinson Pen, JM
52
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Rocky Point's exact coordinates, or May Pen December 6, 2025 56 mim Jamaica 03:02:22:29.'s coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Rocky Point From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Rocky Point to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)2,570 km1,597 mi~ 3h 46m
Toronto (Canada)2,885 km1,792 mi~ 4h 09m
Los Angeles (United States)4,443 km2,761 mi~ 5h 59m
London (United Kingdom)7,587 km4,714 mi~ 9h 41m
Paris (France)7,778 km4,833 mi~ 9h 54m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,757 km7,927 mi~ 15h 45m
Tokyo (Japan)12,914 km8,024 mi~ 15h 57m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,999 km8,077 mi~ 16h 03m
Sydney (Australia)14,897 km9,257 mi~ 18h 17m
Singapore (Singapore)17,885 km11,113 mi~ 21h 47m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Rocky Point, Jamaica is set to Eastern Standard Time (EST) with a current offset of UTC -05:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Rocky Point requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern Standard Time (EST)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -05:00
📅 DST Observing StatusNot Observed (Standard Time year-round)
🕒 Current Local Time2:42 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Rocky Point to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:42 PM on Saturday in Rocky Point. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Rocky Point right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Rocky Point
New York (United States)Sat, 3:42 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 12:42 PM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 3:42 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 8:42 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 9:42 PM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 11:42 PM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 3:42 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 4:42 AM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 5:42 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 7:42 AM17h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Rocky Point — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Rocky Point is the Jamaican dollar (JMD), written as $. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
$ 158.66
JMD
€ 1 Euro
$ 180.50
JMD
£ 1 British Pound
$ 211.33
JMD
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
$ 110.75
JMD
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
$ 112.51
JMD

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Rocky Point

Knowing which languages are used in Rocky Point helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
English

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Rocky Point. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Lionel Town (Clarendon, Jamaica)3 mi5 kmNNE
⬆️
Race Course (Clarendon, Jamaica)5 mi7 kmNNW
⬆️
Hayes (Clarendon, Jamaica)7 mi12 kmNNE
⬆️
May Pen (Clarendon, Jamaica)13 mi21 kmNorth (N)
⬆️
Old Harbour Bay (Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica)14 mi23 kmNE
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Rocky Point

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Rocky Point is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,230 km away. Straight-line distances from Rocky Point to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico1,230 km764 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,479 km2,162 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,848 km3,634 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,680 km5,393 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,051 km6,867 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,407 km8,330 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,352 km8,918 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Rocky Point shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Clarendon and Jamaica. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Clarendon Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Clarendon, including major hub cities.
✈️ Jamaica Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Jamaica.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Rocky Point, Jamaica runs at 110V / 50Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Rocky Point and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Rocky Point.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage110 V
🔄 Frequency50 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Rocky Point's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Rocky Point

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Rocky Point. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Rocky Point — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Rocky Point

Rocky Point keeps Left-hand traffic, same as the rest of Jamaica. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Rocky Point

The closest airport to Rocky Point is Tinson Pen Airport (KTP), about 52 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Rocky Point From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Rocky Point needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Rocky Point gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Rocky Point

Rocky Point rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Rocky Point — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Rocky Point

ℹ️ Rocky Point OverviewSee the full profile of Rocky Point — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Rocky Point MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Rocky Point for distance and direction.
💰 Rocky Point CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Rocky Point

What side of the road do people drive on in Rocky Point?

Rocky Point, like the rest of Jamaica, drives on the Left. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Rocky Point use?

Rocky Point runs on 110V / 50Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Rocky Point?

In Rocky Point, reach police on 119, ambulance on 110. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Rocky Point?

Tinson Pen Airport (KTP) is the nearest airport to Rocky Point, about 52 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Rocky Point in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Rocky Point runs on Eastern Standard Time (UTC -05:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Rocky Point?

Rocky Point shares the official and regional languages of Clarendon and Jamaica — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Rocky Point?

No — Rocky Point uses the Jamaican dollar (JMD), symbol $. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Rocky Point currency page for live rates.