Current Time in Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. Cayman Islands does not observe daylight saving time.

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America/Panama

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Time zone of Cayman Islands

Time zoneEastern Standard Time
AbbreviationEST
UTC offsetUTC−5
IANA time zone idAmerica/Panama
Daylight saving timeNot observed

Time difference between Cayman Islands and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New YorkSame time--:--
Los Angeles3 hours behind--:--
London5 hours ahead--:--
Paris6 hours ahead--:--
Dubai9 hours ahead--:--
India10 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila13 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo14 hours ahead--:--
Sydney16 hours ahead--:--
TorontoSame time--:--

Daylight saving time in Cayman Islands

Cayman Islands does not observe daylight saving time. The clocks stay on UTC−5 all year, so conversions never shift.

Cayman Islands time FAQ

What time is it in Cayman Islands right now?

Cayman Islands is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Cayman Islands, updated every second.

What time zone is Cayman Islands in?

Cayman Islands is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/Panama.

Does Cayman Islands observe daylight saving time?

No. Cayman Islands stays on UTC−5 all year.

What is the time difference between Cayman Islands and New York?

Cayman Islands and New York are on the same time.

Updated 7 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.