🇧🇲 What Time Zone Is Bermuda In?
Bermuda time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Atlantic/Bermuda |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC−4 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC−3 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM (UTC−4 → UTC−3) · Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM (UTC−3 → UTC−4) |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Bermuda and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 4 hours behind | 3 hours behind |
| London | 4 hours behind | 4 hours behind |
| New York | 1 hour ahead | 1 hour ahead |
| India (IST) | 9 hours 30 minutes behind | 8 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 13 hours behind | 12 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Bermuda is later in the day than the city shown. Differences change when either side moves its clocks, which is why January and July are listed separately.
Bermuda time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Bermuda use?
Bermuda uses Atlantic/Bermuda. Its offset is UTC−4 in January and UTC−3 in July.
Does Bermuda observe daylight saving time?
Its clocks change. In 2026, clocks in Atlantic/Bermuda change twice: Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM (UTC−4 → UTC−3); Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM (UTC−3 → UTC−4).
What is the time difference between Bermuda and New York?
In January Bermuda is 1 hour ahead of New York; in July it is 1 hour ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Bermuda and India?
In January Bermuda is 9 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 8 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.