Time in Turks and Caicos Islands
Capital · Cockburn Town
Time zone in Turks and Caicos Islands
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Grand_Turk Eastern Daylight Time |
UTC-04:00 | In effect | Cockburn Town |
About Turks and Caicos Islands
| Capital: | Cockburn Town |
|---|---|
| Region: | Americas · Caribbean |
| Population: | 50,894 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD, $) |
| Calling code: | +1 |
| Languages: | English |
| ISO codes: | TC / TCA |
| Internet domain: | .tc |
Cities in Turks and Caicos Islands
Public holidays in Turks and Caicos Islands 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 9 Mar — Commonwealth Day
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 25 May — National Heroes' Day
- 15 Jun — Queen's Birthday
- 3 Aug — Emancipation Day
- 25 Sep — National Youth Day
Frequently asked questions about time in Turks and Caicos Islands
How many time zones does Turks and Caicos Islands have?
Turks and Caicos Islands uses one time zone: Eastern Daylight Time (America/Grand_Turk, currently UTC-04:00).
Does Turks and Caicos Islands use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of Turks and Caicos Islands’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 Cockburn Town, the capital of Turks and Caicos Islands?
See the live clock on the Cockburn Town time page. Cockburn Town uses America/Grand_Turk.