Current Time in Freetown, South Eleuthera, Bahamas

6:16:07 PM

18:16:07

EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) · UTC−04:00

America/Nassau

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Freetown is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Freetown

Sunrise7:05 AMSolar noon12:49 PMSunset6:33 PM
Next clock changeNov 1, 2026 · Clocks move back 1 hour · in 11 daysUpcomingView detailsWeather nowLoading current forecast…Forecast details

Location facts

Place

Country
Bahamas
Administrative area
South Eleuthera
Place type
Populated place
Country currency
Bahamian Dollar (BSD)

Practical

Country languages
English
Population
3,137
Elevation
Approximately 6 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
24° 46' N / 76° 16' W
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Clock changes in Freetown

Next clock change

Upcoming

2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

Clocks move back 1 hour

2026

  1. past

    Daylight saving time starts

    2:00 AM EST3:00 AM EDT

    Clocks move forward 1 hour

  2. upcoming

    Daylight saving time ends

    2:00 AM EDT1:00 AM EST

    Clocks move back 1 hour

Future clock changes, 2027–2030
Bahamas daylight saving timeClock changes worldwide

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 28 min1 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

Civil twilight
–
Nautical twilight
–
Astronomical twilight
–
First QuarterMoon illumination69%
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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 28 min1 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(54.7° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk
–

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk
–
Astronomical dawn to dusk
–

Moon

Phase
First Quarter (69% illuminated)
Moonrise
Moonset
Previous principal phase
First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at
Next principal phase
Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local dateSunriseSunsetDay lengthDaily change
11 hr 28 min1 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 27 min1 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 25 min1 min 21 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 24 min1 min 20 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 23 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 21 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 20 min1 min 19 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Freetown

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Upcoming national public holidays in Bahamas

  1. Christmas Day
  2. Boxing Day
  3. New Year's Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Freetown in?
Freetown uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Nassau.
When is the next clock change in Freetown?
Clocks in Freetown move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from EDT (UTC−04:00) to EST (UTC−05:00)
Does Freetown observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Freetown observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Freetown?
Freetown is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer