🇸🇭 What Time Zone Is Saint Helena In?
2:02 PM
Thu, Oct 8
UTC+00:00IANA: Africa/Abidjan
Saint Helena time zone facts for 2026
| Primary IANA time zone | Africa/Abidjan |
|---|---|
| UTC offset in January | UTC |
| UTC offset in July | UTC |
| 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 Saint Helena and major cities
| Compared with | In January | In July |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | same time | same time |
| London | same time | 1 hour behind |
| New York | 5 hours ahead | 4 hours ahead |
| India (IST) | 5 hours 30 minutes behind | 5 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Tokyo | 9 hours behind | 9 hours behind |
"Ahead" means Saint Helena 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.
Saint Helena time zone — frequently asked questions
What time zone does Saint Helena use?
Saint Helena uses Africa/Abidjan. Its offset is UTC in January and the same in July.
Does Saint Helena observe daylight saving time?
No. Saint Helena does not change its clocks in 2026: Africa/Abidjan stays on UTC all year.
What is the time difference between Saint Helena and New York?
In January Saint Helena is 5 hours ahead of New York; in July it is 4 hours ahead of New York.
What is the time difference between Saint Helena and India?
In January Saint Helena is 5 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30); in July it is 5 hours 30 minutes behind India. India does not use daylight saving time.