🇰🇾 What Time Zone Is Cayman Islands In?
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Thu, Oct 8
UTC-05:00IANA: America/Panama
Cayman Islands time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | America/Panama |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC−5 |
| UTC offset in July | UTC−5 |
| 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 Cayman Islands and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 5 hours behind | 5 hours behind |
| London | 5 hours behind | 6 hours behind |
| New York | same time | 1 hour behind |
| India (IST) | 10 hours 30 minutes behind | 10 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 14 hours behind | 14 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Cayman Islands 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.
Cayman Islands time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Cayman Islands use?
Cayman Islands uses America/Panama. Its offset is UTC−5 in January and the same in July.
Does Cayman Islands observe daylight saving time?
No. Cayman Islands does not change its clocks in 2026: America/Panama stays on UTC−5 all year.
What is the time difference between Cayman Islands and New York?
In January Cayman Islands is the same time as New York; in July it is 1 hour behind New York.
What is the time difference between Cayman Islands and India?
In January Cayman Islands is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 10 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.