Current local time in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
AST · UTC-04:00 · Atlantic Standard Time
About Basseterre
Basseterre, Saint George Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the Atlantic Standard Time time zone (America/St_Kitts), currently UTC-04:00. It is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis. Population: about 12,920.
| Country: | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
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| State / region: | Saint George Basseterre |
| Coordinates: | 17°18′N / 62°43′W |
| Population: | 12,920 |
| Currency: | Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Basseterre
| IANA time zone: | America/St_Kitts |
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| Time zone name: | Atlantic Standard Time (AST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Basseterre does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Basseterre today
| Sunrise: | 06:05 |
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| Sunset: | 17:45 |
| Solar noon: | 11:55 |
| Day length: | 11h 39m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:43 – 18:07 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (AST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Basseterre
- London−5 hBasseterre is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeBasseterre is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hBasseterre is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Basseterre time
What time zone is Basseterre in?
Basseterre uses the IANA time zone America/St_Kitts (Atlantic Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Basseterre observe daylight saving time?
Basseterre does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Basseterre and London?
Right now Basseterre is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Basseterre and New York?
Right now Basseterre and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.