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Current Date And Time In Point Hill, Jamaica

Saturday, 25 July 2026
11:56:53 EST
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 5,344
District: Point Hill

✈️ Point Hill, Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Point Hill, Saint Catherine Parish, 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 Point Hill.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Point Hill 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 Point Hill — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Jamaica, which includes Point Hill, 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 Point Hill.

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 Point Hill. 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 Point Hill.

🚔
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 Point Hill for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Point Hill
Regional Airport • KTP
Tinson Pen Airport
Tinson Pen, JM
32
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Point Hill's exact coordinates, or Spanish Town's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Point Hill From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Point Hill 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)2,533 km1,574 mi~ 3h 44m
Toronto (Canada)2,851 km1,771 mi~ 4h 06m
Los Angeles (United States)4,438 km2,758 mi~ 5h 58m
London (United Kingdom)7,549 km4,691 mi~ 9h 38m
Paris (France)7,741 km4,810 mi~ 9h 51m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,789 km7,947 mi~ 15h 48m
Tokyo (Japan)12,893 km8,011 mi~ 15h 55m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,963 km8,055 mi~ 16h
Sydney (Australia)14,929 km9,276 mi~ 18h 19m
Singapore (Singapore)17,851 km11,092 mi~ 21h 45m

✈ 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 Point Hill, 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 Point Hill 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 Time11:56 AM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Point Hill to Major World Cities

It is currently 11:56 AM on Saturday in Point Hill. 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 Point Hill 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 Point Hill
New York (United States)Sat, 12:56 PM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:56 AM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 12:56 PM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 5:56 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 6:56 PM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 8:56 PM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:56 AM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:56 AM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:56 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:56 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 Point Hill — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Point Hill 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 Point Hill

Knowing which languages are used in Point Hill 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 Point Hill. 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
Lluidas Vale (Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica)4 mi6 kmNW
⬆️
Linstead (Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica)6 mi10 kmENE
⬆️
Ewarton (Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica)7 mi11 kmNNE
⬆️
Bog Walk (Saint Catherine Parish, Jamaica)7 mi11 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Kellits (Clarendon, Jamaica)10 mi16 kmNW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Point Hill

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Point Hill is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,236 km away. Straight-line distances from Point Hill 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), Mexico1,236 km768 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,511 km2,182 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,864 km3,644 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,645 km5,372 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan11,018 km6,846 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,375 km8,311 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,313 km8,894 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Point Hill, 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 Point Hill and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Point Hill.

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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🧭 Point Hill's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Point Hill

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Point Hill. 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 Point Hill — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Point Hill

Point Hill 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 Point Hill

The closest airport to Point Hill is Tinson Pen Airport (KTP), about 32 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 Point Hill From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Point Hill 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 Point Hill gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Point Hill

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

🔎 Explore More About Point Hill

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Point Hill

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

Point Hill, 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 Point Hill use?

Point Hill 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 Point Hill?

In Point Hill, 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 Point Hill?

Tinson Pen Airport (KTP) is the nearest airport to Point Hill, about 32 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

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

Point Hill 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 Point Hill?

Point Hill shares the official and regional languages of Saint Catherine Parish 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 Point Hill?

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