Current local time in Willemstad, Curaçao
The live clock above shows the time in Willemstad. Willemstad is in the America/Curacao time zone, UTC−4 right now (AST).
| Country | Curaçao |
|---|---|
| Population | about 147,000 |
| Coordinates | 12.20° N, 69.02° W |
| Time zone | America/Curacao |
| Abbreviation | AST |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Willemstad 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 | 6:40 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:12 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September equinox | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 6:51 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 24 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Willemstad at about 12:45 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 36 minutes ahead of the sun, because Willemstad sits at 69.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Willemstad time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Willemstad |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Willemstad |
|---|---|---|
| Coro, Venezuela | 113 km (70 mi) | same time |
| Punto Fijo, Venezuela | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Puerto Cabello, Venezuela | 214 km (133 mi) | same time |
| Barquisimeto, Venezuela | 241 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Valencia, Venezuela | 247 km (153 mi) | same time |
| Carora, Venezuela | 252 km (156 mi) | same time |
| Maracay, Venezuela | 267 km (166 mi) | same time |
| Maiquetia, Venezuela | 286 km (177 mi) | same time |
Questions people ask
What time zone is Willemstad in?
Willemstad is in the America/Curacao time zone, UTC−4, all year.
Does Willemstad have daylight saving time?
Willemstad doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Willemstad when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Willemstad's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 36 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).