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Current Date And Time In Port Maria, Jamaica

Sunday, 26 July 2026
10:16:01 EST
Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EST)
Population: 7,906
District: Port Maria

✈️ Port Maria, Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Port Maria, Saint Mary 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 Port Maria.

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

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Jamaica, which includes Port Maria, 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 Port Maria.

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 Port Maria. 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 Port Maria.

🚔
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 Port Maria for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Port Maria
Regional Airport • OCJ
Ian Fleming International Airport
Boscobel, JM
9
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Port Maria's exact coordinates, or Port Maria La luz's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Port Maria From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Port Maria 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)2,500 km1,553 mi~ 3h 41m
Toronto (Canada)2,821 km1,753 mi~ 4h 04m
Los Angeles (United States)4,441 km2,760 mi~ 5h 59m
London (United Kingdom)7,511 km4,667 mi~ 9h 35m
Paris (France)7,703 km4,786 mi~ 9h 49m
Auckland (New Zealand)12,826 km7,969 mi~ 15h 50m
Tokyo (Japan)12,879 km8,003 mi~ 15h 54m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,926 km8,032 mi~ 15h 57m
Sydney (Australia)14,964 km9,298 mi~ 18h 21m
Singapore (Singapore)17,821 km11,073 mi~ 21h 43m

✈ 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 Port Maria, 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 Port Maria 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 Time10:16 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Port Maria to Major World Cities

It is currently 10:16 AM on Sunday in Port Maria. 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 Port Maria 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 Port Maria
New York (United States)Sun, 11:16 AM1h ahead
Los Angeles (United States)Sun, 8:16 AM2h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 11:16 AM1h ahead
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 4:16 PM6h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 5:16 PM7h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 7:16 PM9h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 11:16 PM13h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Mon, 12:16 AM14h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Mon, 1:16 AM15h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Mon, 3:16 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 Port Maria — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Port Maria 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
$ 180.46
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 26, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Port Maria

Knowing which languages are used in Port Maria 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 Port Maria. 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
Oracabessa (Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica)4 mi7 kmWNW
⬆️
Islington (Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica)5 mi8 kmSSE
⬆️
Richmond (Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica)8 mi13 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Gayle (Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica)8 mi14 kmWSW
⬆️
Lucky Hill (Saint Mary Parish, Jamaica)9 mi15 kmWSW
⬆️

🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Port Maria

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Port Maria is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,250 km away. Straight-line distances from Port Maria 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), Mexico1,250 km777 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,538 km2,199 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,873 km3,649 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,607 km5,348 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,981 km6,823 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,350 km8,295 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India14,275 km8,870 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

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

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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🧭 Port Maria's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Port Maria

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

🚦 Rules of the Road in Port Maria

Port Maria 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 Port Maria

The closest airport to Port Maria is Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ), about 9 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 Port Maria From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Port Maria 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 Port Maria gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Port Maria

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

🔎 Explore More About Port Maria

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Port Maria

What side of the road do people drive on in Port Maria?

Port Maria, 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 Port Maria use?

Port Maria 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 Port Maria?

In Port Maria, 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 Port Maria?

Ian Fleming International Airport (OCJ) is the nearest airport to Port Maria, about 9 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Port Maria in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Port Maria 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 Port Maria?

Port Maria shares the official and regional languages of Saint Mary 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 Port Maria?

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