Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ (2026)

Next change:
MAR
8
1 hour Forward
08 Mar 2026, 01:59
Country: Bahamas
Capital: Nassau
Abbreviations: BS, BHS
IANA Time Zones: 2
Dial Code: ++1-242

Daylight Savings Time Schedule and Information

Before
01
:
59
After
03
:
00
8 MAR

08 Mar 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 08 March 2026, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 08 March 2026, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 08 Mar 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
1 NOV

01 Nov 2026 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 01 November 2026, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 01 November 2026, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 01 Nov 2026 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Bahamas (2026)

DistrictDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Acklins Island District 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Berry Islands 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Bimini 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Black Point 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Cat Island 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Central Abaco 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Central Andros 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Central Eleuthera 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Crooked Island and Long Cay District 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
East Grand Bahama 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Exuma 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Freeport 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Grand Cay 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Harbour Island 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Hope Town 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Inagua 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Long Island 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Mangrove Cay 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Mayaguana District 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Mooreโ€™s Island District 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
New Providence District 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
North Abaco 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
North Andros 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
North Eleuthera 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Ragged Island 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Rum Cay 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
San Salvador District 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
South Abaco 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
South Andros 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
South Eleuthera 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
Spanish Wells 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026
West Grand Bahama 08 Mar 2026 01 Nov 2026

DST Changes Summary for Bahamas

Date Year Change Time Details
09 Mar 2025 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
02 Nov 2025 Back 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving End
08 Mar 2026 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
01 Nov 2026 Back 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving End
14 Mar 2027 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
07 Nov 2027 Back 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving End
12 Mar 2028 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
05 Nov 2028 Back 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving End
11 Mar 2029 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
04 Nov 2029 Back 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving End
10 Mar 2030 Forward 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 03:00 Daylight Saving Start
03 Nov 2030 Back 1 hour 01:59 ➜ 01:00 Daylight Saving End

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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bahamas

Does Bahamas use Daylight Saving Time in 2026?

Yes, Bahamas observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2026 calendar year. The country follows the practice of shifting clocks to better align waking hours with the available evening sunlight during the spring and summer months.

When do the clocks change next in Bahamas?

The next scheduled time transition in Bahamas will take place on Sunday, 08 March 2026. At 01:59 local time, clocks will be turned forward by 1 hour. This specific change marks the transition to daylight saving time starts.

Does all of Bahamas follow the same time change schedule?

Yes, the calendar dates for starting and ending Daylight Saving Time are consistent across the country. However, because Bahamas spans 2 different time zones, the actual moment the clocks move occurs at different times depending on the local timezone of each district.

How will the next transition affect the day in Bahamas?

Following the shift on 08 Mar 2026, you will notice that there is more light in the evening compared to the day before. While the transition may temporarily disrupt sleep patterns, the primary goal of this forward shift is to maximize usable daylight for the population.

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