General Information

General Information for travelers going to Jamaica
  • Population: 2.5 million.
  • Area: 11,502 square km, 11,502 square miles.
  • Language(s): English
  • Capital City: Kingston
  • Major Cities: Montego Bay, Ocho Rios, Port Antonio.
  • Local Time: GMT -5
  • Currency: Jamaican Dollar (JMD 1 = 100 Cents)
  • Notes: JMD: 50, 100, 500, 1,000
  • Coins: JMD: 1, 5, 10, 20. Cents: 10, 25
  • Dialling Code: 1 876
  • Electricity: 110V AC 50Hz