Current Time in Montserrat
Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory in the Leeward Islands, on Atlantic Standard Time all year. It is four hours behind the UK in winter and five hours behind in summer, with no clock changes.
About time in Montserrat
The island's former capital, Plymouth, was buried by volcanic ash after the Soufriere Hills volcano erupted in 1995, and the southern half remains an exclusion zone. The administrative centre moved to Brades and Little Bay in the north.
Montserrat is sometimes called the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean because of its Irish heritage, and St Patrick's Day is a public holiday on the island.
The volcano is monitored by the Montserrat Volcano Observatory, which issues status reports in local time. Sunrise and sunset change little through the year because of the island's latitude, at around 16.7 degrees north.
Flights to Montserrat are limited, usually via Antigua, and the ferry crossing from Antigua takes about 90 minutes.
- About 4,400 residents.
- The Soufriere Hills volcano erupted in 1995.
- St Patrick's Day is a public holiday.
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 Montserrat?
Montserrat 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 Montserrat?
Montserrat does not change its clocks. The gap with the UK changes only when the UK moves between GMT and BST.
Is Montserrat part of the UK?
Montserrat is a British Overseas Territory, which is under British sovereignty but is not part of the United Kingdom itself.
Why is Montserrat called the Emerald Isle of the Caribbean?
Because of its Irish heritage and green landscape, with St Patrick's Day celebrated as a national holiday.
Is Montserrat on UK time?
No. It uses Atlantic Standard Time all year, four hours behind the UK in winter and five hours behind in summer.