Current local time in Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Cockburn Town
Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Grand_Turk), currently UTC-04:00. It is the capital of Turks and Caicos Islands. Population: about 3,720.
| Country: | Turks and Caicos Islands |
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| Coordinates: | 21°28′N / 71°09′W |
| Population: | 3,720 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Cockburn Town
| IANA time zone: | America/Grand_Turk |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Cockburn Town is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Cockburn Town today
| Sunrise: | 06:44 |
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| Sunset: | 18:13 |
| Solar noon: | 12:28 |
| Day length: | 11h 29m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:21 – 18:36 |
Calculated for 2026-10-24 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Cockburn Town
- London−5 hCockburn Town is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeCockburn Town is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hCockburn Town is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Cockburn Town time
What time zone is Cockburn Town in?
Cockburn Town uses the IANA time zone America/Grand_Turk (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Cockburn Town observe daylight saving time?
Cockburn Town is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between Cockburn Town and London?
Right now Cockburn Town 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 Cockburn Town and New York?
Right now Cockburn Town 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.