Current Time in Anguilla
Anguilla is a low-lying British Overseas Territory in the northern Leeward Islands of the Caribbean. It uses Atlantic Standard Time all year, so it is four hours behind the UK in winter and five hours behind in summer.
About time in Anguilla
Anguilla does not change its clocks, so the gap with London shifts only when the UK moves between GMT and BST. In UK summer, Anguilla's clocks match those of Bermuda in winter and Puerto Rico all year.
The island is about 16 miles long and is best known for its beaches, coral reefs and restaurants. Visitors usually arrive via St Maarten, about a 20-minute ferry away.
Because the island is on the same clock as Puerto Rico and the Eastern Caribbean, flights from London connect via Antigua, St Maarten or Miami, and arrival times are quoted in Anguilla's local time, which can make the journey appear shorter or longer on a ticket.
The Caribbean sun is high all year, with sunrise around 06:00 and sunset around 18:00 on most days, so there is little seasonal change in daylight compared with the UK.
- About 15,000 residents.
- Capital: The Valley.
- Atlantic Standard Time all year.
Other UK territories
Clock change guides
- What Is Daylight Saving Time (DST)? A Plain-English GuideWhat daylight saving time is, how it works in the UK, Europe and the US, why it exists, its history, who uses it and the argument over scrapping it.
- Why Do the Clocks Go Back in October? The Real ReasonThe clocks go back in autumn to return the UK to GMT, so winter mornings are lighter. The history, the rule, what time it happens and what changes for you.
- When Do the Clocks Go Forward Again After Going Back?When the UK clocks go forward again after the autumn change, how long the UK stays on GMT, when evenings get lighter and how to remember to reset your clocks.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Anguilla?
Anguilla uses Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) all year, so it is four hours behind the UK in winter and five hours behind in summer.
When do the clocks change in Anguilla?
Anguilla does not change its clocks. The gap with the UK changes only when the UK moves between GMT and BST.
Is Anguilla part of the UK?
Anguilla is a British Overseas Territory, which is under British sovereignty but is not part of the United Kingdom itself.
How do I get to Anguilla from the UK?
Fly to St Maarten or Antigua and take a short ferry or flight onward. Total journey times are usually 12 to 16 hours.
What is the time difference between Anguilla and the UK?
Four hours in UK winter and five hours in UK summer, with Anguilla behind.