🇧🇶 What Time Zone Is Caribbean Netherlands In?
Caribbean Netherlands time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | America/Puerto_Rico |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC−4 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC−4 |
| Time zones in the country | 1 |
| Clock changes in 2026 | None — same offset all year |
Offsets and dates come from the IANA time zone database. For live daylight-saving dates worldwide see the DST tracker.
Time difference between Caribbean Netherlands and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 4 hours behind | 4 hours behind |
| London | 4 hours behind | 5 hours behind |
| New York | 1 hour ahead | same time |
| India (IST) | 9 hours 30 minutes behind | 9 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 13 hours behind | 13 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Caribbean Netherlands 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.
Caribbean Netherlands time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Caribbean Netherlands use?
Caribbean Netherlands uses America/Puerto_Rico. Its offset is UTC−4 in January and the same in July.
Does Caribbean Netherlands observe daylight saving time?
No. Caribbean Netherlands does not change its clocks in 2026: America/Puerto_Rico stays on UTC−4 all year.
What is the time difference between Caribbean Netherlands and New York?
In January Caribbean Netherlands is 1 hour ahead of New York; in July it is the same time as New York.
What is the time difference between Caribbean Netherlands and India?
In January Caribbean Netherlands is 9 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 9 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.