Port of Spain keeps UTC−4 (AST) all year. There is no daylight saving time, so the clock never changes.
Port of Spain and your time
Port of Spain at a glance
| Country | Trinidad and Tobago |
|---|---|
| Region | Port of Spain |
| Capital of | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Time zone | America/Port_of_Spain |
| Abbreviation now | AST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | Not observed |
| Coordinates | 10.67° N, 61.52° W |
Port of Spain time zone and clock changes
Port of Spain follows the America/Port_of_Spain time zone and stays on UTC−4 all year. The tz database records no daylight saving time here since 1970.
Port of Spain is the capital, and all of Trinidad and Tobago keeps this time.
Clock changes in Port of Spain, 2026 and 2027
No clock changes are scheduled in Port of Spain for 2026 or 2027.
How far ahead or behind Port of Spain is
Take 9:00 AM in Port of Spain: 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 |
Because Port of Spain 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.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Port of Spain
Today
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Close to the equator, days in Port of Spain last between 11 hours 30 minutes and 12 hours 45 minutes, so evenings get dark at about the same time all year.
Daylight through the year in Port of Spain
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 6:10 AM | 6:17 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:45 AM | 6:30 PM | 12 h 45 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 5:55 AM | 6:02 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 6:19 AM | 5:49 PM | 11 h 30 min |
When the sun is highest in Port of Spain
Port of Spain 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 Port of Spain
Every city below shares Port of Spain’s clock.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaguanas | 20 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| St. George's (Grenada) | 156 km (97 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Carúpano (Venezuela) | 190 km (118 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Maturín (Venezuela) | 209 km (130 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Porlamar (Venezuela) | 259 km (161 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Kingstown (St. Vincent and Grenadines) | 279 km (173 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Ciudad Guayana (Venezuela) | 285 km (177 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Cumaná (Venezuela) | 292 km (181 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Port of Spain today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Tools for time in Port of Spain
- Convert a time to or from Port of Spain: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Port of Spain to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Port of Spain and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Port of Spain in?
Port of Spain uses the America/Port_of_Spain time zone, which is UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Does Port of Spain use daylight saving time?
No. Port of Spain stays on UTC−4 all year, so the time difference to places without daylight saving time never changes.
What is the time difference between Port of Spain and London?
Port of Spain is 4 hours behind London in January and 5 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Port of Spain does not.
How long is the longest day in Port of Spain?
About 12 hours 45 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 11 hours 30 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.