Time Now 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
Clocks in Basseterre are set to UTC−04:00 under the America/St_Kitts zone. There is no daylight-saving shift here; the offset stays fixed year-round. Its tropical latitude keeps the seasonal change in daylight fairly gentle. At about -22 m, Basseterre is practically at sea level. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 2819 km away. As one of Saint Kitts and Nevis's largest cities, Basseterre is a reference point many travellers set their watches by.
Time & Daylight in Basseterre
Daylight Hours in Basseterre
Basseterre gets 12h 43m of daylight today. Sunrise in Basseterre is at 05:53 and sunset in Basseterre is at 18:36.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 05m near the December solstice to 13h 09m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Basseterre and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Basseterre right now.
Cities Sharing Basseterre's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Basseterre.
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Prayer Times in Basseterre
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 14 Aug ● | 04:35 | 05:53 | 12:15 | 15:28 | 18:37 | 20:07 |
| Sat, 15 Aug | 04:35 | 05:53 | 12:15 | 15:28 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Sun, 16 Aug | 04:36 | 05:54 | 12:15 | 15:29 | 18:36 | 20:06 |
| Mon, 17 Aug | 04:36 | 05:54 | 12:15 | 15:29 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Tue, 18 Aug | 04:37 | 05:54 | 12:14 | 15:29 | 18:35 | 20:05 |
| Wed, 19 Aug | 04:37 | 05:54 | 12:14 | 15:29 | 18:34 | 20:04 |
| Thu, 20 Aug | 04:37 | 05:54 | 12:14 | 15:29 | 18:33 | 20:03 |
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Moon Phases & Times for Basseterre
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
6.9%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 08:31
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 20:41
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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 21:18 on Friday, August 14, 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 August 14, 2026.
What moon phase is visible over Basseterre tonight?
Over Basseterre tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 6.9% 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.