Daylight Savings Time Changes in Bahamas ๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ธ (2025)

Next change:
MAR
9
1 hour Forward
09 Mar 2025, 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
9 MAR

09 Mar 2025 - Daylight Saving Time Starts

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 09 March 2025, 01:59 clocks are turned forward 1 hour to
Sunday, 09 March 2025, 03:00 local daylight time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on 09 Mar 2025 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening.

Also called Spring Forward.

Before
01
:
59
After
01
:
00
2 NOV

02 Nov 2025 - Daylight Saving Time Ends

When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, 02 November 2025, 01:59 clocks are turned backward 1 hour to
Sunday, 02 November 2025, 01:00 local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on 02 Nov 2025 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

Also called Fall Back.

Daylight Savings Time Schedules by Districts in Bahamas (2025)

DistrictDST Start (Spring)DST End (Fall)
Acklins Island District 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Berry Islands 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Bimini 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Black Point 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Cat Island 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Central Abaco 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Central Andros 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Central Eleuthera 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Crooked Island and Long Cay District 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
East Grand Bahama 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Exuma 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Freeport 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Grand Cay 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Harbour Island 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Hope Town 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Inagua 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Long Island 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Mangrove Cay 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Mayaguana District 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Mooreโ€™s Island District 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
New Providence District 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
North Abaco 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
North Andros 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
North Eleuthera 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Ragged Island 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Rum Cay 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
San Salvador District 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
South Abaco 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
South Andros 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
South Eleuthera 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
Spanish Wells 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025
West Grand Bahama 09 Mar 2025 02 Nov 2025

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 2025?

Yes, Bahamas observes Daylight Saving Time during the 2025 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, 09 March 2025. 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 09 Mar 2025, 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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