Daylight Saving Time in Turks and Caicos Islands (2026–2027)
Turks and Caicos Islands 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
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 Turks and Caicos Islands: FAQ
When do the clocks go forward in Turks and Caicos Islands?
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 Turks and Caicos Islands?
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 Turks and Caicos Islands observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Every time zone in Turks and Caicos Islands changes its clocks on the same dates.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.