Willemstad runs on UTC−4 (AST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Willemstad and your time
Willemstad at a glance
| Country | Curaçao |
|---|---|
| Capital of | Curaçao |
| Time zone | America/Curacao |
| Abbreviation now | AST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 12.12° N, 68.89° W |
Which time zone Willemstad uses
The clocks in Willemstad follow America/Curacao and keep UTC−4 through every season. No daylight saving time has been recorded here since 1970.
As the capital of Curaçao, Willemstad shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Willemstad, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Willemstad for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Willemstad is
Take 9:00 AM in Willemstad: the clock reads 1:00 PM in London, 12:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 5:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 1 h behind | 1 h behind | Same time | 7 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 4 h behind | 4 h behind | 3 h behind | 4 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 3 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 15 h ahead | 15 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
Willemstad never changes its clocks, but many of these cities do. Where the January and July columns disagree, the gap shifts when the other city moves to or from daylight saving time.
Shared office hours is the part of a 9 AM to 5 PM local working day that both cities have in common. Weekends are not taken into account.
Sunrise and sunset in Willemstad
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Willemstad last between 11 hours 25 minutes and 12 hours 50 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Willemstad
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:40 AM | 6:46 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 6:12 AM | 7:03 PM | 12 h 50 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:25 AM | 6:32 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:51 AM | 6:16 PM | 11 h 25 min |
When the sun is highest in Willemstad
Willemstad lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:35 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Willemstad
Every city below shares Willemstad’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kralendijk (Caribbean Netherlands) | 67 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Coro (Venezuela) | 117 km (73 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Oranjestad (Aruba) | 132 km (82 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Punto Fijo (Venezuela) | 151 km (94 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| San Felipe (Venezuela) | 199 km (124 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Puerto Cabello (Venezuela) | 207 km (128 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Yaritagua (Venezuela) | 228 km (142 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Barquisimeto (Venezuela) | 235 km (146 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Willemstad today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Plan around the time in Willemstad
- Convert a time to or from Willemstad: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Willemstad to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Willemstad and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Willemstad in?
Willemstad uses the America/Curacao time zone, which is UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Does Willemstad use daylight saving time?
No. Willemstad stays on UTC−4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Willemstad and London?
Willemstad is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Willemstad does not.
How long is the longest day in Willemstad?
About 12 hours 50 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 25 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.