Current local time in Fort-de-France, Martinique
The live clock above shows the time in Fort-de-France. Fort-de-France is in the America/Martinique time zone, UTC−4 right now (AST).
| Country | Martinique |
|---|---|
| Region | Martinique |
| Population | about 173,000 |
| Coordinates | 14.61° N, 61.08° W |
| Time zone | America/Martinique |
| Abbreviation | AST |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Fort-de-France 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 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:36 AM | 6:35 PM | 12 h 59 min |
| September equinox | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:24 AM | 5:40 PM | 11 h 15 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Fort-de-France at about 12:13 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 4 minutes ahead of the sun, because Fort-de-France sits at 61.1° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Fort-de-France time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Fort-de-France |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Fort-de-France |
|---|---|---|
| Bridgetown, Barbados | 230 km (143 mi) | same time |
| Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago | 443 km (275 mi) | same time |
| San Fernando, Trinidad and Tobago | 483 km (300 mi) | same time |
| Carupano, Venezuela | 496 km (308 mi) | same time |
| Porlamar, Venezuela | 505 km (314 mi) | same time |
| Cumana, Venezuela | 572 km (355 mi) | same time |
| Maturin, Venezuela | 586 km (364 mi) | same time |
| Puerto la Cruz, Venezuela | 630 km (391 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Fort-de-France in?
Fort-de-France is in the America/Martinique time zone, UTC−4, all year.
Does Fort-de-France have daylight saving time?
Fort-de-France doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Fort-de-France when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Fort-de-France's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 4 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).