Current Time in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis uses Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.
About the Timezone in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis, with its capital in Basseterre, is located in the Caribbean region. The country uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST) year-round, with a fixed offset of UTC-4 year-round. There is no daylight saving time adjustment. Major cities include Basseterre, Charlestown, Sandy Point Town, Cayon, Dieppe Bay Town. St. Kitts and Nevis shares UTC-4 with Antigua. Same time. St. Kitts and Nevis shares UTC-4 with St. Lucia. Same time. St. Kitts is 1 hour ahead of US Eastern in winter.
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Saint Kitts and Nevis Timezone Details
- Country
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Capital
- Basseterre
- Timezone
- Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
- IANA Name
- America/Puerto_Rico
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4 year-round
- Daylight Saving
- No
- Region
- Caribbean
- Major Cities
- Basseterre, Charlestown, Sandy Point Town, Cayon, Dieppe Bay Town
Time Differences
- vs Antigua (AST) (UTC-4)
- St. Kitts and Nevis shares UTC-4 with Antigua. Same time.
- vs St. Lucia (AST) (UTC-4)
- St. Kitts and Nevis shares UTC-4 with St. Lucia. Same time.
- vs US Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
- St. Kitts is 1 hour ahead of US Eastern in winter.
Frequently asked questions
Does Saint Kitts and Nevis have daylight saving time?
No. Saint Kitts and Nevis has never observed DST and stays on AST (UTC-4) year-round.
What timezone is Basseterre in?
Basseterre uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is UTC-4. Same timezone as Antigua, St. Lucia, and Dominica.
What is the time difference between St. Kitts and the US?
St. Kitts is 1 hour ahead of US Eastern Time (EST) in winter; same time as EDT in summer.