Current Time in Turks and Caicos Islands
The Turks and Caicos Islands are a British Overseas Territory in the Caribbean, on Eastern Time with US daylight saving. They are normally five hours behind the UK.
About time in Turks and Caicos Islands
The territory moved back to Eastern Time with US-style daylight saving in 2018, so it matches New York all year.
In the weeks in March and late October when the UK and the US are out of step, the gap with the UK is four hours instead of five.
- About 46,000 residents.
- Capital: Cockburn Town.
- Matches New York time.
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 Turks and Caicos Islands?
The Turks and Caicos Islands use Eastern Time, UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in summer, which makes them normally five hours behind the UK.
When do the clocks change in Turks and Caicos Islands?
The territory follows the US dates, the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November, not the UK ones. For a few weeks each spring and autumn the gap with the UK is four hours.
Is Turks and Caicos Islands part of the UK?
Turks and Caicos Islands is a British Overseas Territory, which is under British sovereignty but is not part of the United Kingdom itself.