Daylight Saving Time in Bahamas (2026–2027)
Bahamas observes daylight saving time (often written “daylight savings”). In 2026 clocks go forward on 8 March 2026 and back on 1 November 2026.
EST schedule
Used in Nassau.
2026
- 8 March 2026: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
- 1 November 2026: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5). Rule: the first Sunday in November.
2027
- 14 March 2027: clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4). Rule: the second Sunday in March.
- 7 November 2027: clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5). Rule: the first Sunday in November.
Daylight saving time in Bahamas: FAQ
When do the clocks go forward in Bahamas?
On 8 March 2026 at 01:59 local time, clocks go forward one hour from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4). The rule is the second Sunday in March.
When do the clocks go back in Bahamas?
On 1 November 2026 at 01:59 local time, clocks go back one hour from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5). The rule is the first Sunday in November.
Does the whole of Bahamas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Every time zone in Bahamas changes its clocks on the same dates.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.