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Current time in Sint Maarten
A single time zone at UTC-04:00.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
About Sint Maarten's time
A single time zone.
Sint Maarten uses Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) year-round. It's one of the Caribbean destinations where the clocks never change — no DST to worry about.
Major cities
Cities of Sint Maarten.
Did you know?
Things about Sint Maarten's time.
Sint Maarten shares the same Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) as the U.S. Virgin Islands and other Caribbean neighbors, ideal for consistent scheduling. Neither side of the island observes daylight saving time, and there is no time difference between them — the Dutch Sint Maarten and the French Saint-Martin both follow UTC-4.
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Sint Maarten to the world's clocks.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sint Maarten's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Sint Maarten observe daylight saving time?
- No, Sint Maarten follows Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) year-round with no DST changes.
- What is the time difference between Sint Maarten and New York in summer?
- In summer there is no time difference: New York is on EDT (UTC-4), the same as Sint Maarten's Atlantic Standard Time. From the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March, when New York is on EST (UTC-5), Sint Maarten is one hour ahead.
- Is Sint Maarten on the same time as the U.S. Virgin Islands?
- Yes, both Sint Maarten and the U.S. Virgin Islands use Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) year-round, so they're always in sync.
- Does the island's dual nationality complicate timezone coordination?
- No, despite being divided between Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint-Martin, both sides use UTC-4, so there's no time difference across the island.
- How does Sint Maarten's time compare to Europe?
- Sint Maarten is 6 hours behind the Netherlands in summer (CEST, UTC+2) and 5 hours behind in winter (CET, UTC+1).
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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