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Current time in Bermuda
A single time zone at UTC-03:00. Currently observing daylight saving time.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
About Bermuda's time
A single time zone.
Bermuda keeps things simple with a single timezone, Atlantic/Bermuda, which shifts between UTC-4 in winter and UTC-3 during daylight saving time.
Next clock change
2026 Sunday · clocks fall back
Clocks fall back by one hour · in 5 months.
Daylight saving schedule
Major cities
Cities of Bermuda.
History
How Bermuda keeps time.
Bermuda adopted Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) as its standard time in the early 20th century, aligning with its geographic position in the western Atlantic. The island began observing daylight saving time during World War II, following the lead of the United Kingdom and other British territories, initially as a wartime energy-saving measure. After the war, Bermuda continued the practice intermittently before adopting a more consistent DST schedule in the latter half of the 20th century. In 2007, Bermuda aligned its DST schedule with the United States and Canada, moving clocks forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, facilitating closer coordination with its primary trading partners.
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Things about Bermuda's time.
Despite being a British Overseas Territory, Bermuda's timezone practices are closely tied to North American schedules rather than European ones, reflecting its economic and cultural connections to the U.S. and Canada. The island's relatively small size and single timezone mean there are no internal time differences, making scheduling straightforward for residents and visitors alike. Bermuda's DST alignment with the U.S. simplifies business and travel coordination across the Atlantic, though it means the island's clocks change on a different schedule than the UK.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bermuda's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What timezone is Bermuda in?
- Bermuda uses Atlantic/Bermuda time, which is UTC-4 in winter and UTC-3 during daylight saving time.
- Does Bermuda observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Bermuda observes daylight saving time, switching between UTC-4 in winter and UTC-3 in summer.
- When do clocks change in Bermuda?
- Bermuda follows the North American DST schedule: clocks move forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November.
- Is Bermuda on the same time as New York?
- During daylight saving time (March to November), Bermuda is on the same time as New York (UTC-3 vs. EDT's UTC-4). In winter, Bermuda is one hour ahead of New York (UTC-4 vs. EST's UTC-5).
- How many time zones does Bermuda have?
- Bermuda has only one time zone: Atlantic/Bermuda.
- Is Bermuda on the same time as the UK?
- No, Bermuda is typically 4-5 hours behind the UK, depending on whether each location is observing daylight saving time.
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