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Current Time in Bahamas

Bahamas is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.

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Time zone of Bahamas

Time zoneEastern Standard Time
AbbreviationEST
UTC offsetUTC−5
IANA time zone idAmerica/Toronto
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer

Time difference between Bahamas and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New YorkSame time--:--
Los Angeles3 hours behind--:--
London5 hours ahead--:--
Paris6 hours ahead--:--
Dubai9 hours ahead--:--
India10 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila13 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo14 hours ahead--:--
Sydney16 hours ahead--:--
Chicago1 hour behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Bahamas

2026

  • 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
  • 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).

2027

  • 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
  • 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).

Bahamas time FAQ

What time is it in Bahamas right now?

Bahamas is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Bahamas, updated every second.

What time zone is Bahamas in?

Bahamas is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/Toronto.

Does Bahamas observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.

What is the time difference between Bahamas and New York?

Bahamas and New York are on the same time.

Current time in Bahamas cities

Nassau

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.