Nassau, Bahamas
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Time in Nassau, Bahamas right now
Nassau is the capital of Bahamas. Clocks follow the America/Nassau time zone: UTC-5 (EST) in January and UTC-4 (EDT) in July; the change is daylight saving time.
About 227,940 people set their clocks to this time in Nassau alone.
Live clock for Nassau
Local times come from your browser's IANA time zone data.
Nassau time compared with UTC
Nassau runs UTC-5 in January and UTC-4 in July. When it is 12:00 UTC the clock in Nassau reads 07:00 in January and 08:00 in July.
| UTC | Nassau in January | Nassau in July |
|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | 19:00 previous day | 20:00 previous day |
| 03:00 | 22:00 previous day | 23:00 previous day |
| 06:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 |
| 09:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 |
| 12:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 |
| 15:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| 18:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 |
| 21:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 |
When the clocks change in Nassau
Clocks in Nassau change twice a year for daylight saving time. 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 one hour | 02:00 to 03:00 | UTC-4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Back one hour | 02:00 to 01:00 | UTC-5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Forward one hour | 02:00 to 03:00 | UTC-4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Back one 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.
Time difference from Nassau
| City | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | the same time as Nassau | the same time as Nassau |
| London | 5 hours ahead of Nassau | 5 hours ahead of Nassau |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead of Nassau | 6 hours ahead of Nassau |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead of Nassau | 8 hours ahead of Nassau |
| Mumbai | 10:30 hours ahead of Nassau | 9:30 hours ahead of Nassau |
| Singapore | 13 hours ahead of Nassau | 12 hours ahead of Nassau |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead of Nassau | 13 hours ahead of Nassau |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead of Nassau | 14 hours ahead of Nassau |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind Nassau | 3 hours behind Nassau |
| Sao Paulo | 2 hours ahead of Nassau | 1 hour ahead of Nassau |
Sunrise and sunset in Nassau through the year
| Time of year | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox (about Mar 20) | 07:13 | 19:20 | 12 h 08 m |
| June solstice (about Jun 21) | 06:20 | 20:02 | 13 h 42 m |
| September equinox (about Sep 22) | 06:58 | 19:05 | 12 h 08 m |
| December solstice (about Dec 21) | 06:50 | 17:24 | 10 h 35 m |
Computed for Nassau's own coordinates with standard NOAA solar equations. Full twilight and golden hour detail lives on the Nassau sunrise and sunset page.
Common questions about time in Nassau
What time zone is Nassau in?
Nassau uses the America/Nassau time zone: UTC-5 (EST) in January and UTC-4 (EDT) in July.
Does Nassau observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks shift between UTC-5 and UTC-4 each year. 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 Nassau and New York City?
In January, New York City is the same time as Nassau; in July it is the same time as Nassau. The table above lists more cities.
City data from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Live times come from your browser's IANA time zone data; sun times use standard NOAA solar equations at Nassau's coordinates.