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Current time in Saint Kitts and Nevis
A single time zone at UTC-04:00.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
About Saint Kitts and Nevis's time
A single time zone.
The Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis uses a single, straightforward time zone—Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4)—year-round, with no daylight saving changes or regional time quirks to worry about.
Major cities
Cities of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Did you know?
Things about Saint Kitts and Nevis's time.
Despite spanning two islands separated by a narrow 3-kilometer channel, both Saint Kitts and Nevis share the same UTC-4 offset throughout the year. There are no internal time differences and no daylight saving adjustments, simplifying travel and communication between the two islands in this small Caribbean nation.
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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-4, year-round.
- Does Saint Kitts and Nevis observe daylight saving time?
- No, the country uses Atlantic Standard Time all year with no daylight saving changes.
- Is there a time difference between Saint Kitts and Nevis?
- No, both islands share the same UTC-4 offset and there are no regional time differences across the federation.
- What is the time difference between Saint Kitts and Nevis and New York?
- During US standard time (roughly November to March), New York is on EST (UTC-5), so Saint Kitts and Nevis is one hour ahead. During U.S. daylight saving time (roughly March to November), New York shifts to UTC-4 EDT but Saint Kitts and Nevis remains on UTC-4 AST, so the clocks match.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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