Current Time in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis 🇰🇳
Lat/Long: 17.3° N, 62.72° W
Elevation: -22 m above sea level
Population rank: Largest city in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Parish: Saint George Basseterre
Country: 🇰🇳 Saint Kitts and Nevis (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/St_Kitts
Solar time: clocks run about 10m ahead of the sun
Timezone: AST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Saint Kitts and Nevis: AST
Cities Sharing Basseterre's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Basseterre.
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 13 Nov ● | 04:57 | 06:14 | 11:55 | 15:10 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Sat, 14 Nov | 04:57 | 06:15 | 11:55 | 15:10 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Sun, 15 Nov | 04:58 | 06:15 | 11:55 | 15:10 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Mon, 16 Nov | 04:58 | 06:16 | 11:55 | 15:10 | 17:35 | 19:05 |
| Tue, 17 Nov | 04:59 | 06:16 | 11:55 | 15:10 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
| Wed, 18 Nov | 04:59 | 06:17 | 11:55 | 15:10 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
| Thu, 19 Nov | 05:00 | 06:17 | 11:56 | 15:10 | 17:34 | 19:04 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Basseterre
Sunrise
in Basseterre
↑
6:14 AM
Sunset
in Basseterre
↓
5:35 PM
Day Length
11h 20m
Dawn
in Basseterre
5:51 AM
Dusk
in Basseterre
5:58 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Basseterre
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
16.1%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:56
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:04
Distances & Clock Changes in Basseterre
How Far Is Basseterre From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,819 km | NNW (340deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 4,867 km | SSE (158deg) |
| Los Angeles | 5,793 km | WNW (300deg) |
| London | 6,625 km | NE (40deg) |
| Paris | 6,754 km | NE (43deg) |
| Moscow | 9,052 km | NE (34deg) |
| Dubai | 11,808 km | ENE (56deg) |
| Tokyo | 13,670 km | NNW (338deg) |
Basseterre's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Basseterre and you would surface in the open ocean, near 17.3deg S, 117.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Basseterre
What time is it in Basseterre right now?
The current local time in Basseterre is 09:19 on Friday, November 13, 2026. Basseterre follows the America/St_Kitts time zone.
What time zone is Basseterre in?
Basseterre uses the America/St_Kitts IANA time zone (UTC-04:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Basseterre?
Right now Basseterre sits at UTC-04:00. Going from UTC to local time in Basseterre means moving the clock 04:00 hours backward.
Is Basseterre on daylight saving time right now?
No — Basseterre is not currently observing daylight saving time as of November 13, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Basseterre today?
Today in Basseterre: sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset is at 17:35, giving 11h 20m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Basseterre tonight?
Over Basseterre tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 16.1% illumination.
What is solar time in Basseterre?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Basseterre, clocks run about 10m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.