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Time in the Caribbean Netherlands right now

The Caribbean Netherlands uses America/Kralendijk time, UTC-4 all year. The clock, offset and city comparisons follow the same time zone database used by phones and computers.

Time zone
America/Kralendijk
Offset from UTC now
 
Daylight saving time
No, same time all year
Main city
Kralendijk
Public holidays 2026
10 dates
Continent
Americas
Local time in Kralendijk --:--  
America/Kralendijk 
From you 
Sun today 
Sun and moon today

Sunrise and sunset in Kralendijk

Sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon are calculated for Kralendijk coordinates. In 2026, daylight runs from 11h 25m on the shortest day to 12h 50m on the longest day.

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Sunset
 
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Public holidays

Public holidays in the Caribbean Netherlands, 2026

The 10 public holiday dates for 2026, with the days left to each one counted from today. Dates come from the open source holidays library.

Next public holiday Christmas Day Friday, 25 December 2026
Days to go100 days
Holidays left in 20262
Holidays passed8
Long weekends5
8 of 10 holiday dates passed
  • 1Jan
    New Year's DayThursday · Passed
  • 3Apr
    Good FridayFriday · Passed
  • 5Apr
    Easter SundaySunday · Passed
  • 6Apr
    Easter MondayMonday · Passed
  • 27Apr
    King's DayMonday · Passed
  • 1May
    Labor DayFriday · Passed
  • 14May
    Ascension DayThursday · Passed
  • 24May
    PentecostSunday · Passed
  • 25Dec
    Christmas DayFriday · In 100 days
  • 26Dec
    Second Day of ChristmasSaturday · In 101 days
Time difference

Kralendijk compared with other cities

This table compares Kralendijk time with major cities right now. The difference column is counted from Kralendijk, not from your local clock.

CityCountryLocal timeFrom Kralendijk
New York Eastern Time --:--  
Chicago Central Time --:--  
Denver Mountain Time --:--  
Phoenix Mountain Time without daylight saving --:--  
Los Angeles Pacific Time --:--  
Honolulu Hawaii-Aleutian Time --:--  
London United Kingdom --:--  
Dubai United Arab Emirates --:--  
Tokyo Japan --:--  
Sydney Australia --:--  
Daylight saving time

Clock changes in the Caribbean Netherlands

The Caribbean Netherlands does not move its clocks for summer. Time differences with countries that use daylight saving time shift by 1 hour during the year. Clock change dates come from the IANA time zone database.

Clock changes No daylight saving time The Caribbean Netherlands stays on UTC-4 all year.
Time zoneAmerica/Kralendijk
Offset from UTC 
From you 
What this means for you

Europe and North America change clocks in spring and autumn. Their time difference from Kralendijk moves by 1 hour, while Kralendijk stays on UTC-4.

Same clock

Countries on the same time as Kralendijk

These countries keep the same standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time, UTC-4, so their clocks read the same for most of the year. See every country on the countries page.

Questions and answers

Quick answers about Caribbean Netherlands time

Short answers about Kralendijk time, UTC-4, daylight saving, 2026 holidays and city time differences.

01

What time is it in the Caribbean Netherlands now?

The clock at the top of this page shows Kralendijk time now and updates every second. The Caribbean Netherlands stays on UTC-4 all year.

02

What time zone does the Caribbean Netherlands use?

The Caribbean Netherlands uses one time zone: America/Kralendijk. It is UTC-4 all year and covers Bonaire, Saba and Sint Eustatius.

03

Does the Caribbean Netherlands use daylight saving time?

No. The Caribbean Netherlands does not use daylight saving time. Kralendijk stays on UTC-4 while some other countries move 1 hour during the year.

04

What is the UTC offset in the Caribbean Netherlands?

Kralendijk is UTC-4 all year. The offset next to the clock above is calculated live from the America/Kralendijk time zone.

05

What is the time difference between the Caribbean Netherlands and New York?

Kralendijk is 1 hour ahead of New York in winter and on the same time as New York in summer. The comparison table updates when clocks move.

06

What is the time difference between the Caribbean Netherlands and London?

Kralendijk is 4 hours behind London in winter and 5 hours behind London in summer. The comparison table updates when clocks move.

07

What is the time difference between the Caribbean Netherlands and New Delhi?

Kralendijk is 9.5 hours behind New Delhi all year. India does not use daylight saving time.

08

When is the next public holiday in the Caribbean Netherlands?

The holiday list on this page counts days to the next date from today. In 2026, the last listed holiday is Second Day of Christmas on Saturday, 26 December 2026.

09

How many public holidays does the Caribbean Netherlands have in 2026?

10 public holiday dates are listed for 2026. 5 fall on a Monday or Friday, which can create a long weekend.

10

What time does the sun rise and set in Kralendijk?

Today’s sunrise, sunset, day length and solar noon for Kralendijk are shown in the sun and moon section above. The 2026 day length range is 11h 25m to 12h 50m.