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Current time in Saint Kitts and Nevis
A single time zone at UTC-04:00.
Saturday, May 30, 2026
About Saint Kitts and Nevis's time
A single time zone.
Saint Kitts and Nevis uses a single timezone, Atlantic Standard Time (AST) at UTC−04:00, year-round without any Daylight Saving Time changes across the islands.
Major cities
Cities of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
History
How Saint Kitts and Nevis keeps time.
Saint Kitts and Nevis has used Atlantic Standard Time (UTC−04:00) as its standard time, consistent with many neighboring Caribbean territories. There have been no notable changes or controversies around the country's timezone adoption, and it has remained on a stable offset without observing Daylight Saving Time since gaining independence in 1983.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saint Kitts and Nevis's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone is Saint Kitts and Nevis in?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is UTC−04:00.
- Does Saint Kitts and Nevis observe Daylight Saving Time?
- No, Saint Kitts and Nevis does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
- Is the time the same in St. Kitts and Nevis as in New York?
- Not exactly. While both are at UTC−04:00 when New York is on EST, New York shifts to UTC−04:00 in summer due to DST. Saint Kitts and Nevis remains at UTC−04:00 year-round, so for part of the year, they match, but not when New York is on EDT (UTC−05:00).
- How many time zones does Saint Kitts and Nevis have?
- Saint Kitts and Nevis has just one time zone: America/St_Kitts.
- What is the IANA time zone name for Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- The IANA time zone for Saint Kitts and Nevis is America/St_Kitts.
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