Current Time in Cayman Islands
The Cayman Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the western Caribbean. They use Eastern Standard Time all year and do not change their clocks, so they are five hours behind the UK in winter and six hours behind in summer.
About time in Cayman Islands
Because the islands never change the clocks, the Cayman Islands match New York in winter and match Chicago in summer.
The islands are a major offshore financial centre, so calls between George Town and London usually fall in the UK afternoon.
- About 70,000 residents.
- Capital: George 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 Cayman Islands?
The Cayman Islands use Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) all year, so they are five hours behind the UK in winter and six hours behind in summer.
When do the clocks change in Cayman Islands?
The Cayman Islands do not change their clocks. The gap with the UK changes only when the UK moves between GMT and BST.
Is Cayman Islands part of the UK?
Cayman Islands is a British Overseas Territory, which is under British sovereignty but is not part of the United Kingdom itself.