Current Time in America/St_Thomas Time Zone
IANA Name: America/St_Thomas
Standard Offset: UTC −04:00
Daylight Saving: No
Currently Observing DST: No ❌
The America/St_Thomas time zone at a glance
| Right now | 07:32 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC-04:00 (4 hours behind UTC) |
| Abbreviation | AST |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Region | America |
What time is it in America/St_Thomas?
The current local time in the America/St_Thomas zone is 07:32 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. The clock above updates every second. This zone runs on AST, which is UTC-04:00 - That's 4 hours behind UTC.
Does it change for daylight saving time?
No. America/St_Thomas keeps the same offset all year. The clocks never move forward or back, so you do not have to worry about daylight saving changes here. New to clock changes? Read our plain-English guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert America/St_Thomas time
Use the live clock for exact seconds, but for quick planning: 12:00 UTC = 08:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 13:00 UTC. These examples use today's AST offset, so they automatically reflect whether daylight saving is active now.
Use America/St_Thomas when software asks for a time zone
America/St_Thomas is the exact IANA identifier for this rule set. Use it in calendars, code, schedules, and travel planning instead of only writing UTC-04:00, because a plain UTC offset does not describe daylight-saving rules or future legal changes.
Where is America/St_Thomas time used?
It is the official local time in U.S. Virgin Islands. Cities that use this zone include Charlotte Amalie and Saint Croix.
Best next checks for America/St_Thomas
For a real-world meeting, compare America/St_Thomas with a city page or use the time zone converter. For a reminder on your own device, set an online alarm after you confirm the local date and time.
💡 Tip: Setting up a call with someone in U.S. Virgin Islands? Remember they are on UTC-04:00. Check the live clock above before you pick a time, then compare nearby city pages for local context.
The America/St_Thomas time zone - Frequently asked questions
What is the America/St_Thomas time zone?
America/St_Thomas is a time zone in the America region. It runs on AST, which is UTC-04:00.
What is the UTC offset of America/St_Thomas?
America/St_Thomas is UTC-04:00 right now - 4 hours behind UTC. It stays the same all year.
Does America/St_Thomas use daylight saving time?
No. The clocks stay the same all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Which countries use America/St_Thomas time?
It is used in U.S. Virgin Islands.
How Alarm.now reads America/St_Thomas
IANA rule set and current offset
America/St_Thomas is treated as an IANA time-zone identifier, not just a short abbreviation. That means the page can connect the live clock to its UTC offset, standard abbreviation AST, and any daylight-saving rule changes.
Best use cases
Use this page when software, calendars, or travel plans ask for the exact IANA zone. For a place-based view, follow the linked country and city clocks above, or compare zones with the time zone converter.