Current Time in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇳
The current local time in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis is 17:32:32 (AST) on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. Basseterre is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 14,000. The sun rises at about 05:40 and sets at 18:49 today (13h 09m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:40
- Sunset 18:49
- 13h 09m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Basseterre
Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis keeps AST (UTC-04:00). Basseterre does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:40 and sets at about 18:49 local time, giving Basseterre 13h 09m of daylight.
Right now it is 17:32 on Tuesday in Basseterre (UTC-04:00). When it is 17:32 here, it is 17:32 in New York (same time), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Basseterre
- Use the America/St_Kitts IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is not active now, but it can still affect future dates in some places.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Basseterre to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 17:32 Tue | same time |
| Los Angeles | 14:32 Tue | 3h behind |
| London | 22:32 Tue | 5h ahead |
| Paris | 23:32 Tue | 6h ahead |
| Dubai | 01:32 Wed | 8h ahead |
| Mumbai | 03:02 Wed | 9.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 05:32 Wed | 12h ahead |
| Tokyo | 06:32 Wed | 13h ahead |
| Sydney | 07:32 Wed | 14h ahead |
Best next checks from Basseterre
Compare Basseterre with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Business-hours overlap from Basseterre
For a normal business-hours call, 09:00-17:00 in Basseterre overlaps with 09:00-17:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Basseterre time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Los Angeles | 12:00-17:00 | 09:00-14:00 | 5 hours |
| London | 09:00-12:00 | 14:00-17:00 | 3 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-11:00 | 15:00-17:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Basseterre time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Basseterre in?
Basseterre uses AST (UTC-04:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Basseterre observe daylight saving time?
No - Basseterre keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Basseterre today?
Today the sun rises around 05:40 and sets around 18:49 in Basseterre, about 13h 09m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Basseterre and other cities?
When it is 17:32 in Basseterre, it is 17:32 in New York (same time). See the table above for Basseterre's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Basseterre
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/St_Kitts IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Saint Kitts and Nevis time page.
Local entity signals for Basseterre
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Basseterre.
| Country | Saint Kitts and Nevis |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/St_Kitts (UTC−04:00) |
| Coordinates | 17.3, -62.72 |
| Population signal | About 14,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:40, sunset 18:49, 13h 09m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/St_Kitts time-zone page for rules, the Saint Kitts and Nevis country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 17.3° N, 62.72° W
Population: 14,000
Country: 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis
Timezone: AST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Saint Kitts and Nevis: AST