Current local time in Nassau, Bahamas
The live clock above shows the time in Nassau. Nassau is in the America/Nassau time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Population | about 194,000 |
| Coordinates | 25.08° N, 77.35° W |
| Time zone | America/Nassau |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Nassau uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:13 AM | 7:20 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:20 AM | 8:02 PM | 13 h 41 min |
| September equinox | 6:57 AM | 7:06 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| December solstice | 6:50 AM | 5:24 PM | 10 h 34 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Nassau at about 12:18 PM in mid-January, and about 1:15 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 9 minutes ahead of the sun, because Nassau sits at 77.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Nassau time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time | |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Nassau |
|---|---|---|
| Miami Beach, United States | 291 km (181 mi) | same time |
| Miami, United States | 299 km (186 mi) | same time |
| Fort Lauderdale, United States | 303 km (189 mi) | same time |
| Coral Springs, United States | 321 km (200 mi) | same time |
| West Palm Beach, United States | 333 km (207 mi) | same time |
| Ciego de Avila, Cuba | 388 km (241 mi) | same time |
| Fort Pierce, United States | 396 km (246 mi) | same time |
| Santa Clara, Cuba | 400 km (249 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Nassau in?
Nassau is in the America/Nassau time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Nassau have daylight saving time?
Nassau uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Nassau when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Nassau's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 9 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).