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Current time in Sint Maarten
A single time zone at UTC-04:00.
Saturday, June 13, 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. The Caribbean's DST-free lifestyle means you won't need to adjust your watch when visiting either side of the island — the Dutch Sint Maarten and the French Saint-Martin both follow UTC-4.
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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?
- Sint Maarten is typically one hour ahead of New York, as New York observes EDT (UTC-4) while waiting for AST (UTC-4) — wait, during summer both may align at UTC-4. From November to March, when New York is on EST, 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 5 hours behind the Netherlands in summer (CEST) and 4 hours behind in winter (CET), making transatlantic coordination straightforward.
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