Current Time in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago uses Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4 year-round). No daylight saving time observed.
About the Timezone in Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago, with its capital in Port of Spain, 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 Port of Spain, San Fernando, Chaguanas, Arima, Point Fortin. Trinidad and Tobago shares UTC-4 with Barbados. Same time. Trinidad and Tobago shares UTC-4 with Grenada. Same time. Trinidad and Tobago shares UTC-4 with Venezuela. Same time.
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Trinidad and Tobago Timezone Details
- Country
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Capital
- Port of Spain
- Timezone
- Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
- IANA Name
- America/Port_of_Spain
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4 year-round
- Daylight Saving
- No
- Region
- Caribbean
- Major Cities
- Port of Spain, San Fernando, Chaguanas, Arima, Point Fortin
Time Differences
- vs Barbados (AST) (UTC-4)
- Trinidad and Tobago shares UTC-4 with Barbados. Same time.
- vs Grenada (AST) (UTC-4)
- Trinidad and Tobago shares UTC-4 with Grenada. Same time.
- vs Venezuela (VET) (UTC-4)
- Trinidad and Tobago shares UTC-4 with Venezuela. Same time.
Frequently asked questions
Does Trinidad and Tobago have daylight saving time?
No. Trinidad and Tobago has never observed DST and stays on AST (UTC-4) year-round.
What timezone is Port of Spain in?
Port of Spain uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is UTC-4. Same timezone as Barbados, Grenada, and Venezuela.
What is the time difference between Trinidad and Tobago and the US?
Trinidad and Tobago is 1 hour ahead of US Eastern Time (EST) in winter; same time as EDT in summer.