Time in Fort-de-France now
8:58AMAST
ASTUTC−4+1 h vs New York (you)America/Martinique
No clock changes: Fort-de-France stays on AST (UTC−4) all year.
Clock rules in Fort-de-France
Fort-de-France keeps AST (UTC−4) all year, the time of all of Martinique.
There is no daylight saving time; the last summer time here was in 1980.
Local mean solar time at 61.07° W is UTC−4:04, within 4 min of the clock: the sun is highest at about noon.
The zone’s rules, coming changes and history are on the America/Martinique page.
Time difference from Fort-de-France
| Place | Why listed | Local time now | Their clock vs Fort-de-France | January | July |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castries | Nearest capitals abroad · 70 km | 8:58 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Roseau | Nearest capitals abroad · 80 km | 8:58 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| Kingstown | Nearest capitals abroad · 160 km | 8:58 AM Tue, Nov 3 | +0 h | 0 h | 0 h |
| New York City | World cities | 7:58 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −1 h | −1 h | 0 h |
| Los Angeles | World cities | 4:58 AM Tue, Nov 3 | −4 h | −4 h | −3 h |
| London | World cities | 12:58 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +4 h | +4 h | +5 h |
| Berlin | World cities | 1:58 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +5 h | +5 h | +6 h |
| Dubai | World cities | 4:58 PM Tue, Nov 3 | +8 h | +8 h | +8 h |
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Places near Fort-de-France
| Place | Distance | Clock vs Fort-de-France |
|---|---|---|
| Castries LC | 68 km south | same clock |
| Roseau DM | 85 km north-west | same clock |
| Kingstown VC | 162 km south | same clock |
| Basse-Terre GP | 170 km north-west | same clock |
| Bridgetown BB | 229 km south-east | same clock |
| Plymouth MS | 264 km north-west | same clock |
| Saint John’s AG | 292 km north | same clock |
| Saint George's GD | 293 km south | same clock |
| Paramaribo SR | 1,167 km south-east | 1 h ahead |
| Port-au-Prince HT | 1,278 km west | 1 h behind in January, same time in July |
| Valledupar CO | 1,399 km west | 1 h behind |
Fort-de-France at a glance
- CountryMartinique
- Population89,995
- Coordinates14.60° N, 61.07° W
- Elevation5 m
- Time zone IDAmerica/Martinique
- Standard timeAST (UTC−4)
- Daylight saving timenone
- Calling code+596
Questions
What time zone is Fort-de-France in?
Fort-de-France keeps AST (UTC−4) all year, the time of all of Martinique. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Martinique.
Does Fort-de-France change its clocks?
No. Fort-de-France does not change its clocks under the current rules. It last used daylight saving time in 1980.
What is the time difference between Fort-de-France and New York?
Fort-de-France is 1 hour ahead of New York in January and the same time as New York in July, because New York changes its clocks and Fort-de-France does not.