Americas · Cayman Islands
Current time in George Town
Eastern Standard Time.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About George Town time
George Town keeps one clock.
George Town wraps business hours snugly around the bright Caribbean daylight, starting and finishing early so everyone can enjoy the sunset and warm evenings. Time in the Cayman Islands feels unhurried and straightforward: clocks stay on Eastern Standard Time (UTC-05:00) all year, so George Town matches Miami and New York in winter and is one hour behind them during US daylight saving time (March to November).
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about George Town's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does George Town observe daylight saving time?
- No, the Cayman Islands stay on Eastern Standard Time year-round; the clocks never spring forward or fall back.
- How does George Town compare with US Eastern Time?
- George Town is on UTC-05:00 all year. It matches the US East Coast from November to March, but when the US moves to daylight saving time, George Town does not change, so it is one hour behind New York and Miami.
- What is the typical work rhythm in George Town?
- Businesses around George Town usually operate from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., keeping most activity within the island’s sunny mornings and afternoons.
- Why is George Town’s time zone good for remote teams?
- George Town's clock never changes, and it stays within one hour of the US East Coast, so working hours overlap almost fully all year. Just remember the gap goes from zero in winter to one hour during US daylight saving time.
- How do US daylight saving changes affect coordination with George Town?
- During US daylight saving time (second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November), George Town stays on UTC-05:00, so it is one hour behind New York and Miami; the rest of the year they match.
- What must global teams know when planning meetings with George Town?
- Treat George Town as fixed UTC-05:00. Calendar tools that label it "Eastern Time" may assume US daylight saving, so pick the Cayman Islands (or a fixed UTC-05:00) when booking.
- Which neighboring countries share similar time with George Town?
- Jamaica and Panama also stay on UTC-05:00 all year, so they always match George Town. Cuba and the Bahamas also use UTC-05:00 in winter but move to daylight saving time in summer.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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