Current time in The Bahamas
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) · UTC−4 · Capital: Nassau
- Official name
- Commonwealth of the Bahamas
- Capital
- Nassau
- Population
- 368,390
- Currency
- BSD
- Language
- English
- Dialling code
- +1242
- Internet domain
- .bs
- ISO codes
- BS, BHS
- Continent
- North America
- Largest city
- Nassau
- Cities on WorldClock
- 1
- Number of time zones
- 1
About The Bahamas
The Bahamas, also known as the Commonwealth of The Bahamas, is located in the West Indies. This group of islands, of which there are 700, make the Bahamas a highly popular tourist destination for Americans and Europeans as well as other travellers. The country’s capital is Nassau, its official language is English and it has a population of just over 350,000. The country’s currency is the Bahamian dollar (BSD).
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is The Bahamas in?
The Bahamas uses Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), which is UTC−4 at the moment.
How many time zones does The Bahamas have?
The Bahamas has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC−4 right now.
Does The Bahamas observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The Bahamas changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4. Clocks go back 1 hour on 1 November 2026, to UTC−5.
What time is it in Nassau right now?
Nassau, the capital of The Bahamas, is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between The Bahamas and London?
The Bahamas is currently 5 hours behind London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between The Bahamas and New York?
The Bahamas and New York are on the same time at the moment. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call The Bahamas?
Office hours in The Bahamas (9:00–17:00 local time) are 14:00–22:00 in London and 09:00–17:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in North America are on the same time as The Bahamas?
Right now these countries in North America share UTC−4: Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti….
What is the dialling code for The Bahamas?
The international dialling code for The Bahamas is +1242.