17° 59' 49.3" N, 76° 47' 36.9" W
Located in the Caribbean Sea, Jamaica is part of North America and lies in the Western Hemisphere. It is situated to the south of Cuba and west of Hispaniola, exhibiting an elongated shape that extends approximately 146 miles from east to west. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Jamaica for various practical purposes such as using geocoding applications, planning travel routes, or conducting mapping projects. Additionally, accurate coordinate information is essential for understanding time zones and regional navigation within the island.
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kingston | 17.997020 | -76.793580 | 937,700 |
| New Kingston | 18.007470 | -76.783190 | 583,958 |
| Spanish Town | 17.991070 | -76.957420 | 145,018 |
| Portmore | 17.971020 | -76.886910 | 102,861 |
Jamaica is located in North America, specifically in the Caribbean region. Its geographic coordinates are approximately 18.00° N latitude and 76.79° W longitude, which can be read as 18 degrees north of the equator and 76.79 degrees west of the Prime Meridian.
Jamaica operates on Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC-5. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time, meaning its time zone remains consistent throughout the year.
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Jamaica, you can use the coordinate search feature on the country page, entering specific latitude and longitude values associated with the desired location.