Current Time in Bahamas
The Bahamas uses Eastern Time, with daylight saving time.
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Monday, November 2, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Bahamas time zone
Eastern Time
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
--:--UTC-5- Daylight saving
- Not in effect
- Cities
- Nassau
IANA time zone: America/Nassau. When the clocks change in every country.
Major cities in Bahamas
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas to New York | Same time | |
| Bahamas to London | +5 hours | |
| Bahamas to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Bahamas to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Bahamas to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Bahamas: FAQs
What time zone is the Bahamas in?
The Bahamas uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5), switching to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) for daylight saving time.
Does the Bahamas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, Eastern Time starts daylight saving time on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and ends it on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What is the time difference between the Bahamas and New York?
On Monday, November 2, 2026, New York and Bahamas are on the same time. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Nassau, the capital?
Nassau is on Eastern Time, currently EST (UTC-5). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Nassau page.