Time now in The Bahamas

UTC-04:00 • America/Nassau (EDT)

Your device clock is 160ms behind of the detected local time (America/Nassau, UTC-04:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

08:42:46
Tuesday, July 21, 2026, week 30

Time in The Bahamas now

The Bahamas has one official time zone: EDT (UTC-04:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in The Bahamas is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in The Bahamas?

Official time in The Bahamas is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in The Bahamas

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
America/Nassau UTC-05:00 Nassau, New Providence, Lucaya, Freeport, Freeport

List of time zones used in The Bahamas (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
America/Nassau UTC-05:00 No

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and The Bahamas

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and The Bahamas depends on the region.

  • Nassau, New Providence: 1 hour(s) ahead of the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does The Bahamas use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of The Bahamas observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in The Bahamas

  • 2026-03-08 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-11-01 at 01:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in The Bahamas was on 2026-03-08 at 03:00 (local time) (zone America/Toronto): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from EST to EDT.

The next change is on 2026-11-01 at 01:00 (local time) (zone America/Toronto): EDT → EST, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in The Bahamas?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-5:00 and UTC-5:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does The Bahamas have?
The Bahamas has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does The Bahamas use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of The Bahamas observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert The Bahamas time

To convert The Bahamas time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
Time now in locations in The Bahamas with links for more information (21 locations)