Americas · Guadeloupe
Current time in Basse-Terre
Atlantic Standard Time.
AST · UTC-04:00IANA: America/Guadeloupe16.03° N · 61.73° W
Current time☀ Daylight
17:18:45
Friday, June 5, 2026
Sunrise
05:34
Solar noon
12:05
Sunset
18:36
Daylight saving
Not observed
This zone has no seasonal clock change.
About Basse-Terre time
Basse-Terre keeps one clock.
Basse-Terre hums to the quiet, unhurried rhythm of island time. With steady tropical daylight year-round and no clock changes to worry about, meetings stay predictable and the pace stays relaxed.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Basse-Terre's time zone, daylight saving rules, and scheduling across it. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Basse-Terre observe daylight saving time?
- No, Basse-Terre stays on Atlantic Standard Time (AST) all year, so there are no clock shifts to track.
- What is the time difference between Basse-Terre and New York in winter?
- In winter, when New York is on EST, Basse-Terre is one hour ahead.
- How does the lack of daylight saving affect remote teams?
- Remote teams enjoy a consistent UTC−4 offset, making scheduling simpler across seasons.
- When is the best time to schedule calls with Europe?
- Late morning to early afternoon in Basse-Terre overlaps well with European business hours.
- How does daylight behave in Basse-Terre?
- Being close to the equator, Basse-Terre gets roughly 12 hours of daylight year-round, with only minor seasonal variation.
- Is Basse-Terre in the same time zone as other Caribbean islands?
- Yes, it shares Atlantic Standard Time with several other Caribbean islands, simplifying regional coordination.
- What is the local work culture like in Basse-Terre?
- Work culture tends to be relaxed and relationship-focused, with an emphasis on balance and community.
- How does Basse-Terre's time zone affect travel to North America?
- Travelers to the U.S. East Coast will find only a one-hour difference in winter, making jet lag minimal.
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{
"data": [
{
"iana": "Europe/Paris",
"display_name": "Paris",
"current": {
"utc_offset": "+02:00",
"abbreviation": "CEST",
"is_dst": true
}
}
]
}