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
Daylight Hours in Basseterre
Basseterre gets 13h 08m of daylight today — sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset is at 18:44.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 05m near the December solstice to 13h 09m near the June solstice.
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Cities Sharing Basseterre's Time Zone (UTC−04:00)
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| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 11 Jun ● | 04:12 | 05:36 | 12:10 | 15:33 | 18:44 | 20:14 |
| Fri, 12 Jun | 04:12 | 05:36 | 12:10 | 15:33 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Sat, 13 Jun | 04:12 | 05:36 | 12:10 | 15:34 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Sun, 14 Jun | 04:12 | 05:36 | 12:11 | 15:34 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
| Mon, 15 Jun | 04:12 | 05:36 | 12:11 | 15:34 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Tue, 16 Jun | 04:12 | 05:36 | 12:11 | 15:35 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
| Wed, 17 Jun | 04:12 | 05:36 | 12:11 | 15:35 | 18:46 | 20:16 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Basseterre
Sunrise
in Basseterre
↑
5:36 AM
Sunset
in Basseterre
↓
6:44 PM
Day Length
13h 08m
Dawn
in Basseterre
5:11 AM
Dusk
in Basseterre
7:09 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Basseterre
Current Phase
Waning Crescent
Illumination
13.0%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 02:53
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 16:15
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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 23:47 on Thursday, June 11, 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?
Basseterre is UTC−04:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Basseterre local time, shift 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 June 11, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Basseterre today?
Today in Basseterre: sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset is at 18:44, giving 13h 08m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Basseterre tonight?
The moon phase over Basseterre tonight is Waning Crescent with 13.0% 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.