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Time in Bahamas:
Current Time in All Caribbean Countries (13 Island Nations)
Exact Current Time in Bahamas
The current time in the Bahamas follows Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is the same time zone used by the east coast of the United States, including cities like New York and Miami.
The Bahamas observes Daylight Saving Time (DST), moving clocks forward by 1 hour in spring and back by 1 hour in autumn. This aligns the country’s time closely with the U.S. for travel and business purposes.
👉 The standard time zone used for this page is:
IANA Time Zone: America/Nassau
UTC Offset: UTC − 5 (Eastern Standard Time) / UTC − 4 (Eastern Daylight Time)
Bahamas Time Zone
The Bahamas uses a single time zone nationwide:
| Time Zone | Example City | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time (ET) | Nassau | UTC − 5 / − 4 DST |
The Bahamas follows Eastern Time consistently across all islands.
Daylight Saving Time in the Bahamas
DST Starts: Second Sunday in March — clocks go forward 1 hour.
DST Ends: First Sunday in November — clocks go back 1 hour.
The Bahamas follows the same DST schedule as the United States to maintain synchronized time for travel, trade, and communication.
Popular Cities in the Bahamas & Their Time
| City | Time Zone | Typical Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Nassau | Eastern Time | UTC − 5 / − 4 DST |
| Freeport | Eastern Time | UTC − 5 / − 4 DST |
| Marsh Harbour | Eastern Time | UTC − 5 / − 4 DST |
All major cities and islands in the Bahamas follow the same time zone.
Quick Facts About Bahamas Time
Number of Time Zones: 1
Capital City: Nassau
Default Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
DST Observed: Yes (March–November)
IANA Time Zone ID:
America/NassauUTC Offset: UTC − 5 (EST) / UTC − 4 (EDT)
The Bahamas is an island nation in the Atlantic Ocean, located north of Cuba and southeast of Florida, USA.
Its proximity to the U.S. explains why it uses the same time zone and DST schedule as the U.S. east coast.
For more historical and geographical details about the Bahamas, visit
👉 Time in the Bahamas — Wikipedia
Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does the Bahamas have?
The Bahamas uses only one time zone, Eastern Time (ET), across the entire country.
What is the official time zone of the Bahamas?
The official time zone is Eastern Standard Time (EST), UTC − 5 / UTC − 4 during DST.
Does the Bahamas observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, the Bahamas observes DST from March to November, similar to the United States.
Which city represents the Bahamas' standard time?
Nassau, the capital city, represents the national time zone of the Bahamas.
What is the IANA time zone ID for the Bahamas?
The IANA time zone ID is America/Nassau.