🇨🇼 What Time Zone Is Curacao In?
10:02 AM
Thu, Oct 8
UTC-04:00IANA: America/Puerto_Rico
Curacao 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 Curacao 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 Curacao 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.
Curacao time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Curacao use?
Curacao uses America/Puerto_Rico. Its offset is UTC−4 in January and the same in July.
Does Curacao observe daylight saving time?
No. Curacao does not change its clocks in 2026: America/Puerto_Rico stays on UTC−4 all year.
What is the time difference between Curacao and New York?
In January Curacao is 1 hour ahead of New York; in July it is the same time as New York.
What is the time difference between Curacao and India?
In January Curacao 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.