Fort-de-France keeps UTC−4 (AST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Fort-de-France and your time
Fort-de-France at a glance
| Country | Martinique |
|---|---|
| Region | Martinique |
| Capital of | Martinique |
| Time zone | America/Martinique |
| Abbreviation now | AST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed since 1980 |
| Coordinates | 14.60° N, 61.07° W |
Fort-de-France time zone and clock changes
The clocks in Fort-de-France follow America/Martinique and do not move with the seasons. The last daylight saving period here was in 1980. Since then the offset has stayed at UTC−4.
Fort-de-France is the capital, and all of Martinique keeps this time.
Clock changes in Fort-de-France, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Fort-de-France for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Fort-de-France is
When it is 9:00 AM in Fort-de-France, it is 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 |
Because Fort-de-France keeps one offset all year, any change in the gap comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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.
Daylight in Fort-de-France
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Fort-de-France last between 11 hours 16 minutes and 13 hours, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Fort-de-France
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:08 AM | 6:15 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:36 AM | 6:36 PM | 13 h |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:53 AM | 6:00 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:25 AM | 5:40 PM | 11 h 16 min |
Clock time and sun time in Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:05 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Fort-de-France
All the places listed below keep the same time as Fort-de-France.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gros Islet (St. Lucia) | 61 km (38 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Roseau (Dominica) | 85 km (53 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kingstown (St. Vincent and Grenadines) | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Basse-Terre (Guadeloupe) | 170 km (106 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Les Abymes (Guadeloupe) | 191 km (119 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | 229 km (142 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Brades (Montserrat) | 272 km (169 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| St John's (Antigua and Barbuda) | 292 km (181 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Fort-de-France today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Plan around the time in Fort-de-France
- Convert a time to or from Fort-de-France: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Fort-de-France to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Fort-de-France and the other cities you work with.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Fort-de-France in?
Fort-de-France uses the America/Martinique time zone, which is UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Does Fort-de-France use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Fort-de-France last changed its clocks for daylight saving time in 1980 and now stays on UTC−4 all year.
What is the time difference between Fort-de-France and London?
Fort-de-France is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Fort-de-France does not.
How long is the longest day in Fort-de-France?
About 13 hours, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 16 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.