Americas · Trinidad and Tobago
Current time in Port of Spain
Atlantic Standard Time.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Port of Spain time
Port of Spain keeps one clock.
Port of Spain keeps Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) all year, with no daylight saving. Close to the equator, its sunset stays between about 5:30 and 6:40 PM all year.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Port of Spain's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Port of Spain ever observe daylight saving time?
- Port of Spain and Trinidad and Tobago do not observe daylight saving time. They remain on Atlantic Standard Time all year.
- What time zone abbreviation is used in Port of Spain?
- Atlantic Standard Time, abbreviated as AST, is used consistently without seasonal adjustments.
- What season has the longest daylight hours in Port of Spain?
- Trinidad and Tobago experiences relatively stable daylight year-round, but slightly longer days occur near the June solstice.
- How does Port of Spain's time compare with New York?
- Port of Spain is on the same time as New York from March to November, when the US East Coast is on daylight time, and 1 hour ahead of it the rest of the year.
- What region does the AST time zone cover?
- AST is used across much of the Caribbean, including Barbados, Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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