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Current time in Saint Martin
A single time zone at UTC-04:00.
Friday, June 5, 2026
About Saint Martin's time
A single time zone.
Saint Martin uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST) all year at UTC−4, with no daylight saving time changes to worry about.
Major cities
Cities of Saint Martin.
History
How Saint Martin keeps time.
Saint Martin is a small Caribbean island divided between two nations: the northern French side (the Collectivity of Saint Martin) and the southern Dutch side (Sint Maarten). Despite being split politically, both sides share the same time zone—Atlantic Standard Time (UTC−4)—providing a simple and unified timekeeping arrangement across the island. Historically, as European colonies in the Caribbean, both administrations adopted timekeeping conventions consistent with neighboring islands and regional trade partners rather than their metropolitan homelands. There were no major timezone transitions or disputes on Saint Martin itself, particularly given its small size (just 87 km² total) and shared economic life across the borders. The stability of the UTC−4 offset reflects broader Caribbean practices, where many islands either never adopted daylight saving time or abandoned it long ago to avoid confusion in tourism-dependent economies.
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Things about Saint Martin's time.
Despite being a divided island—governed by France in the north and the Netherlands in the south—Saint Martin operates on a single, unified time zone. This makes daily life unusually seamless for a politically split territory, since there's no time difference to account for when crossing the border from the French to the Dutch side, or vice versa. Visitors can freely move between the iconic Maho Beach on the Dutch side and the French capital of Marigot without ever needing to adjust their clocks. This simplicity is a practical boon for the island's tourism industry, which relies heavily on cruise ships and air travelers who come for the beaches, cuisine, and duty-free shopping without any timekeeping complications.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saint Martin's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Saint Martin observe daylight saving time?
- No, Saint Martin stays on Atlantic Standard Time (UTC−4) year-round. You don't need to adjust your clocks at any time of year.
- Is there a time difference between the French and Dutch sides of Saint Martin?
- No, both the French Collectivity of Saint Martin and the Dutch country of Sint Maarten use the same Atlantic Standard Time (UTC−4). Crossing the border requires no time adjustment.
- What is the time difference between Saint Martin and New York?
- During standard time (winter months), both cities are on UTC−4 and UTC−5 respectively, so Saint Martin is one hour ahead of New York. However, when New York observes daylight saving time (EDT, UTC−4) from March to November, Saint Martin and New York are on the same time.
- Does the time in Saint Martin match other Eastern Caribbean islands?
- Yes, Saint Martin's Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC−4) is the same as several other Caribbean islands, including Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This simplifies regional travel and planning.
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