Current local time in Bridgetown, Barbados
The live clock above shows the time in Bridgetown. Bridgetown is in the America/Barbados time zone, UTC−4 right now (AST).
| Country | Barbados |
|---|---|
| Region | Saint Michael |
| Population | about 144,000 |
| Coordinates | 13.10° N, 59.62° W |
| Time zone | America/Barbados |
| Abbreviation | AST |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Bridgetown doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:02 AM | 6:09 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:33 AM | 6:27 PM | 12 h 53 min |
| September equinox | 5:47 AM | 5:54 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:15 AM | 5:37 PM | 11 h 21 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Bridgetown at about 12:07 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 2 minutes behind the sun, because Bridgetown sits at 59.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Bridgetown time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Bridgetown |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 4 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 5 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 8 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 9.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 12 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 13 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Bridgetown |
|---|---|---|
| Fort-de-France, Martinique | 230 km (143 mi) | same time |
| Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | 342 km (213 mi) | same time |
| San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago | 372 km (231 mi) | same time |
| Carupano, Venezuela | 477 km (297 mi) | same time |
| Porlamar, Venezuela | 518 km (322 mi) | same time |
| Maturin, Venezuela | 537 km (334 mi) | same time |
| Cumana, Venezuela | 578 km (359 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela | 620 km (385 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Bridgetown in?
Bridgetown is in the America/Barbados time zone, UTC−4, all year.
Does Bridgetown have daylight saving time?
Bridgetown doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Bridgetown when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Bridgetown's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 2 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).