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Current time in Bermuda
A single time zone at UTC-03:00. Currently observing daylight saving time.
Friday, June 5, 2026
About Bermuda's time
A single time zone.
Bermuda keeps things simple with a single timezone, Atlantic/Bermuda, and plays along with daylight saving time.
Next clock change
2026 Sunday · clocks fall back
Clocks fall back by one hour · in 5 months.
Daylight saving schedule
Major cities
Cities of Bermuda.
History
How Bermuda keeps time.
Bermuda adopted Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00) in 1930 to align with its regional neighbors and streamline communications and trade links.
With the onset of World War II, continuous daylight saving was observed for energy conservation, but after the war, Bermuda reverted to standard timeå£èŠ‚æ€§è°ƒæ•´.
In 1974, Bermuda permanently adopted daylight saving time practices consistent with U.S. schedules, making it easier for business and travel.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bermuda's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Bermuda observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Bermuda observes daylight saving time, advancing clocks by one hour in March and reverting in November.
- How does Bermuda's time compare to New York?
- Bermuda is usually 1 hour ahead of New York, except during the transition periods of daylight saving time.
- Is the time the same across the entire territory?
- Yes, the whole of Bermuda uses the same timezone, Atlantic/Bermuda.
- How does this affect travel planning?
- Travelers should account for the time difference from Eastern Time Zone, especially during DST transitions.
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