Kingstown runs on UTC−4 (AST) every day of the year, with no daylight saving time.
Kingstown and your time
Kingstown at a glance
| Country | St. Vincent and Grenadines |
|---|---|
| Region | Saint George Parish |
| Capital of | St. Vincent and Grenadines |
| Time zone | America/St_Vincent |
| Abbreviation now | AST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 13.16° N, 61.23° W |
Time zone in Kingstown
Local time in Kingstown is UTC−4 year round, under the America/St_Vincent rules. Clocks have not changed for the seasons here since at least 1970.
Kingstown is the capital, and all of St. Vincent and Grenadines keeps this time.
Clock changes in Kingstown, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Kingstown for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Kingstown is
When it is 9:00 AM in Kingstown, 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 |
Kingstown 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.
Daylight in Kingstown
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Close to the equator, days in Kingstown last between 11 hours 21 minutes and 12 hours 54 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Kingstown
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:09 AM | 6:16 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:40 AM | 6:34 PM | 12 h 54 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:54 AM | 6:01 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:22 AM | 5:44 PM | 11 h 21 min |
Clock time and sun time in Kingstown
Kingstown 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.
Cities near Kingstown
All the places listed below keep the same time as Kingstown.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gros Islet (St. Lucia) | 106 km (66 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| St. George's (Grenada) | 135 km (84 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Fort-de-France (Martinique) | 162 km (101 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Bridgetown (Barbados) | 174 km (108 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Roseau (Dominica) | 239 km (149 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Port of Spain (Trinidad and Tobago) | 279 km (173 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Chaguanas (Trinidad and Tobago) | 294 km (183 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Kingstown today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
Plan around the time in Kingstown
- Convert a time to or from Kingstown: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Kingstown to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Kingstown and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Kingstown in?
Kingstown uses the America/St_Vincent time zone, which is UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Does Kingstown use daylight saving time?
No. Kingstown stays on UTC−4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Kingstown and London?
Kingstown is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Kingstown does not.
How long is the longest day in Kingstown?
About 12 hours 54 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 21 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.