Eastern Time (Nassau)
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Time in Bahamas right now
Bahamas uses one time zone, Eastern Time (Nassau). On January 15, 2026, clocks read UTC-5 (EST); on July 15 they read UTC-4 (EDT). Other dates can use a different offset; the clock-change table below gives the transitions.
Live clock for Bahamas
Local times come from your browser's IANA time zone data.
Bahamas time zone at a glance
| Zone | January | July | Clock changes in 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (Nassau) | UTC-5 (EST) | UTC-4 (EDT) | Yes |
Offsets are sampled on January 15 and July 15, 2026. Matching values do not rule out changes on other dates; see the transition table below.
City clocks in Bahamas:
When the clocks change in Bahamas
These are the recorded clock changes for Bahamas in 2026 and 2027. Each row gives the date, the reading the clock shows as it changes, and what it jumps to.
| Date | Change | Clocks | New offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 02:00 to 03:00 | UTC-4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Back 1 hour | 02:00 to 01:00 | UTC-5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 02:00 to 03:00 | UTC-4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Back 1 hour | 02:00 to 01:00 | UTC-5 |
Computed from the IANA time zone database, the same source your operating system uses. Dates in future years follow the rules in force today; daylight saving law is set by governments and does change, sometimes at a few months' notice.
Sunrise and sunset in Bahamas through the year
Typical times at each zone's reference point, in that zone's local clock. Year-to-year drift is under a couple of minutes; dates near a daylight saving change can shift the clock reading by an hour.
| Time of year | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (about Mar 20) | 07:12 | 19:20 | 12 h 08 m |
| June solstice (about Jun 21) | 06:20 | 20:01 | 13 h 41 m |
| September equinox (about Sep 22) | 06:57 | 19:05 | 12 h 08 m |
| December solstice (about Dec 21) | 06:49 | 17:24 | 10 h 35 m |
Countries on the same clock as Bahamas
Same time as Bahamas on January 15 and July 15, 2026. Transition weeks can differ, so compare the actual date when planning:
Same offset on one of those two sample dates, but different on the other:
Common questions about time in Bahamas
How many time zones does Bahamas use?
Bahamas uses a single civil time zone, Eastern Time (Nassau).
Does Bahamas change its clocks in 2026?
Yes. The clock has offset changes in 2026. See the dated transition table above. In 2026 the clocks go forward on Sunday, March 8 at 02:00, and back on Sunday, November 1 at 02:00.
What is the time difference between Bahamas and UTC?
In January: UTC-5. In July: UTC-4. The live cards above show the difference from your own clock right now.
Zone list verified 2026-07. Live times and sun calculations run in your browser from its built-in IANA time zone data and standard NOAA solar equations.