Time in Bahamas
Capital · Nassau
Time zone in Bahamas
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Nassau Eastern Daylight Time |
UTC-04:00 | In effect | Nassau |
About Bahamas
| Official name: | Commonwealth of the Bahamas |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Nassau |
| Region: | Americas · Caribbean |
| Population: | 398,165 |
| Currency: | Bahamian dollar (BSD, B$) |
| Calling code: | +1 |
| Languages: | English |
| ISO codes: | BS / BHS |
| Internet domain: | .bs |
Cities in Bahamas
Public holidays in Bahamas 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 10 Jan — Majority Rule Day
- 12 Jan — Majority Rule Day (substitute day)
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 25 May — Whit Monday
- 5 Jun — Randol Fawkes Labour Day
- 10 Jul — Independence Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Bahamas
How many time zones does Bahamas have?
Bahamas uses one time zone: Eastern Daylight Time (America/Nassau, currently UTC-04:00).
Does Bahamas use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of Bahamas’s 1 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Nassau, the capital of Bahamas?
See the live clock on the Nassau time page. Nassau uses America/Nassau.