Current local time in Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago
The live clock above shows the time in Port-of-Spain. Port-of-Spain is in the America/Port of Spain time zone, UTC−4 right now (AST).
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|
| Region | Port of Spain |
| Population | about 172,000 |
| Coordinates | 10.65° N, 61.52° W |
| Time zone | America/Port of Spain |
| Abbreviation | AST |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Port-of-Spain 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 | 6:10 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 5:45 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 44 min |
| September equinox | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:19 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 29 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Port-of-Spain at about 12:15 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Port-of-Spain sits at 61.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Port-of-Spain time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Port-of-Spain |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Port-of-Spain |
|---|---|---|
| San Fernando | 42 km (26 mi) | same time |
| Carupano, Venezuela | 187 km (116 mi) | same time |
| Maturin, Venezuela | 207 km (129 mi) | same time |
| Porlamar, Venezuela | 257 km (160 mi) | same time |
| Ciudad Guayana, Venezuela | 281 km (175 mi) | same time |
| Cumana, Venezuela | 292 km (181 mi) | same time |
| Bridgetown, Barbados | 342 km (213 mi) | same time |
| Anaco, Venezuela | 349 km (217 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Trinidad and Tobago
Questions people ask
What time zone is Port-of-Spain in?
Port-of-Spain is in the America/Port of Spain time zone, UTC−4, all year.
Does Port-of-Spain have daylight saving time?
Port-of-Spain doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Port-of-Spain when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Port-of-Spain's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 6 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).