Basseterre keeps UTC−4 (AST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Basseterre and your time
Basseterre at a glance
| Country | St. Kitts and Nevis |
|---|---|
| Region | Saint George Basseterre |
| Capital of | St. Kitts and Nevis |
| Time zone | America/St_Kitts |
| Abbreviation now | AST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 17.30° N, 62.72° W |
Which time zone Basseterre uses
Local time in Basseterre is UTC−4 year round, under the America/St_Kitts rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
As the capital of St. Kitts and Nevis, Basseterre shares one clock with the whole country.
Clock changes in Basseterre, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Basseterre for 2026 or 2027.
Time difference between Basseterre and other cities
A 9:00 AM start in Basseterre 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 Basseterre 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 counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise and sunset in Basseterre
Today
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Being in the tropics, Basseterre sees little change in day length: the longest day (13 hours 10 minutes) is only 2 hours 4 minutes longer than the shortest (11 hours 6 minutes). Sunrise stays between 5:36 AM and 6:44 AM all year.
Daylight through the year in Basseterre
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:15 AM | 6:22 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:38 AM | 6:48 PM | 13 h 10 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 6:00 AM | 6:07 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:36 AM | 5:42 PM | 11 h 6 min |
When the sun is highest in Basseterre
Basseterre lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:10 PM on standard time, close to clock noon.
Cities near Basseterre
Every city below shares Basseterre’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gustavia (St. Barthélemy) | 68 km (42 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Brades (Montserrat) | 78 km (49 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Philipsburg (Sint Maarten) | 88 km (55 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Marigot (St. Martin) | 94 km (58 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| St John's (Antigua and Barbuda) | 96 km (59 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| The Valley (Anguilla) | 108 km (67 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Les Abymes (Guadeloupe) | 173 km (107 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Basse-Terre (Guadeloupe) | 179 km (111 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Basseterre today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Plan around the time in Basseterre
- Convert a time to or from Basseterre: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Basseterre to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Basseterre and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Basseterre in?
Basseterre uses the America/St_Kitts time zone, which is UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Does Basseterre use daylight saving time?
No. Basseterre stays on UTC−4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Basseterre and London?
Basseterre is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Basseterre does not.
How long is the longest day in Basseterre?
About 13 hours 10 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 6 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.