Current Time in Bahamas
Bahamas uses Eastern Time. Current offset: UTC-5 (winter) / UTC-4 (summer). Daylight saving time applies.
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Bahamas Timezone Details
- Country
- Bahamas
- Capital
- Nassau
- Timezone
- Eastern Time (EST/EDT)
- IANA Name
- America/Nassau
- UTC Offset
- UTC-5 (winter) / UTC-4 (summer)
- Daylight Saving
- Yes
- Region
- Caribbean
- Major Cities
- Nassau, Freeport, West End, Coopers Town, Marsh Harbour
Bahamas uses Eastern Time. This timezone does not observe daylight saving time. View the full timezone page for DST rules, offset comparisons, and all countries in this zone. Daylight saving time applies from the last Sunday of March to the last Sunday of October.
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Time Differences
- vs US Eastern (EST/EDT) (UTC-5/-4)
- Bahamas shares EST/EDT with Miami and New York. Same time.
- vs Cuba (CST/CDT) (UTC-5/-4)
- Bahamas shares EST/EDT with Cuba. Same time.
- vs Jamaica (EST) (UTC-5)
- Bahamas is on the same time as Jamaica in winter; 1 hour ahead in summer.
Frequently asked questions
Does the Bahamas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The Bahamas uses EDT (UTC-4) from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November, and EST (UTC-5) the rest of the year.
What timezone is Nassau in?
Nassau uses Eastern Time (EST/EDT). Same timezone as Miami and New York.
What is the time difference between the Bahamas and the UK?
The Bahamas is 5 hours behind UK GMT (winter) and 5 hours behind UK BST (summer).