Current Time in Turks and Caicos Islands
Turks and Caicos Islands is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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· Turks and Caicos Islands
America/Grand_Turk
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Time zone of Turks and Caicos Islands
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Grand_Turk |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Turks and Caicos Islands and other cities
Daylight saving time in Turks and Caicos Islands
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Turks and Caicos Islands time FAQ
What time is it in Turks and Caicos Islands right now?
Turks and Caicos Islands is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Turks and Caicos Islands, updated every second.
What time zone is Turks and Caicos Islands in?
Turks and Caicos Islands is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/Grand_Turk.
Does Turks and Caicos Islands observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Turks and Caicos Islands and New York?
Turks and Caicos Islands and New York are on the same time.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.