Current Time in Fort-de-France, Martinique 🇲🇶
The current local time in Fort-de-France, Martinique is 23:13:21 (AST) on Sunday, 9 August 2026. Fort-de-France is not currently observing daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 80,000. The sun rises at about 05:49 and sets at 18:30 today (12h 41m of daylight).
- Sunrise 05:49
- Sunset 18:30
- 12h 41m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France, Martinique keeps AST (UTC-04:00). Fort-de-France does not change its clocks for daylight saving, so its offset from UTC stays the same all year.
Today the sun rises at about 05:49 and sets at about 18:30 local time, giving Fort-de-France 12h 41m of daylight.
Right now it is 23:13 on Sunday in Fort-de-France (UTC-04:00). When it is 23:13 here, it is 23:13 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 Fort-de-France
- Use the America/Martinique 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 Fort-de-France to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 23:13 Sun | same time |
| Los Angeles | 20:13 Sun | 3h behind |
| London | 04:13 Mon | 5h ahead |
| Paris | 05:13 Mon | 6h ahead |
| Dubai | 07:13 Mon | 8h ahead |
| Mumbai | 08:43 Mon | 9.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 11:13 Mon | 12h ahead |
| Tokyo | 12:13 Mon | 13h ahead |
| Sydney | 13:13 Mon | 14h ahead |
Best next checks from Fort-de-France
Compare Fort-de-France with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Martinique.
Business-hours overlap from Fort-de-France
For a normal business-hours call, 09:00-17:00 in Fort-de-France overlaps with 09:00-17:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Fort-de-France 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.
Fort-de-France time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Fort-de-France in?
Fort-de-France uses AST (UTC-04:00). It stays on the same UTC offset all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Does Fort-de-France observe daylight saving time?
No - Fort-de-France keeps the same time offset throughout the year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Fort-de-France today?
Today the sun rises around 05:49 and sets around 18:30 in Fort-de-France, about 12h 41m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Fort-de-France and other cities?
When it is 23:13 in Fort-de-France, it is 23:13 in New York (same time). See the table above for Fort-de-France's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Fort-de-France
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/Martinique IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Martinique time page.
Local entity signals for Fort-de-France
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 Fort-de-France.
| Country | Martinique |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/Martinique (UTC−04:00) |
| Coordinates | 14.61, -61.07 |
| Population signal | About 80,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 05:49, sunset 18:30, 12h 41m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/Martinique time-zone page for rules, the Martinique 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: 14.61° N, 61.07° W
Population: 80,000
Country: 🇲🇶 Martinique
Timezone: AST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Martinique: AST