Current Time in British Virgin Islands
The British Virgin Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean. They use Atlantic Standard Time all year, so they are four hours behind the UK in winter and five hours behind in summer.
About time in British Virgin Islands
The islands do not change their clocks, so the gap with the UK shifts only when the UK does. In summer they match Bermuda's winter time and in winter they match Puerto Rico.
Road Town on Tortola is a hub for sailing and for offshore companies, with flights connecting through Puerto Rico and Antigua.
- About 31,000 residents.
- Capital: Road Town.
- No clock changes.
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 British Virgin Islands?
The British Virgin Islands use Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) all year, so they are four hours behind the UK in winter and five hours behind in summer.
When do the clocks change in British Virgin Islands?
The British Virgin Islands do not change their clocks. The gap with the UK changes only when the UK moves between GMT and BST.
Is British Virgin Islands part of the UK?
British Virgin Islands is a British Overseas Territory, which is under British sovereignty but is not part of the United Kingdom itself.