Current Time in Nassau, Bahamas 🇧🇸
The current local time in Nassau, Bahamas is 06:49:55 (EDT) on Saturday, 19 September 2026. Nassau is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 274,000. The sun rises at about 06:57 and sets at 19:09 today (12h 12m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:57
- Sunset 19:09
- 12h 12m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Nassau
Nassau, Bahamas keeps EDT (UTC-04:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Nassau is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 06:57 and sets at about 19:09 local time, giving Nassau 12h 12m of daylight.
Right now it is 06:49 on Saturday in Nassau (UTC-04:00). When it is 06:49 here, it is 06:49 in New York (same time), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
Need a reminder on Nassau time rather than your own clock? A browser alarm handles that as long as the tab stays open and the device is awake - here is how an online alarm clock works.
Quick scheduling notes for Nassau
- Use the America/Nassau IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Nassau to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 06:49 Sat | same time |
| Los Angeles | 03:49 Sat | 3h behind |
| London | 11:49 Sat | 5h ahead |
| Paris | 12:49 Sat | 6h ahead |
| Dubai | 14:49 Sat | 8h ahead |
| Mumbai | 16:19 Sat | 9.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 18:49 Sat | 12h ahead |
| Tokyo | 19:49 Sat | 13h ahead |
| Sydney | 20:49 Sat | 14h ahead |
Best next checks from Nassau
Compare Nassau with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Bahamas.
Business-hours overlap from Nassau
For a normal business-hours call, 09:00-17:00 in Nassau overlaps with 09:00-17:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Nassau 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.
Nassau time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Nassau in?
Nassau uses EDT (UTC-04:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Nassau observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Nassau today?
Today the sun rises around 06:57 and sets around 19:09 in Nassau, about 12h 12m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Nassau and other cities?
When it is 06:49 in Nassau, it is 06:49 in New York (same time). See the table above for Nassau's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Nassau
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/Nassau IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Bahamas time page.
Location and time-zone details for Nassau
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Bahamas |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/Nassau (UTC−05:00) |
| Coordinates | 25.05, -77.36 |
| Population signal | About 274,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:57, sunset 19:09, 12h 12m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/Nassau time-zone page for rules, the Bahamas 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: 25.05° N, 77.36° W
Population: 274,000
Country: 🇧🇸 Bahamas
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Bahamas: EST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Bahamas: EDT