Current Time in Port Nelson, Rum Cay, Bahamas

6:15:51 PM

18:15:51

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

America/Nassau

Clock format
Time zone details

Port Nelson is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Port Nelson

Sunrise6:58 AMSolar noon12:44 PMSunset6:28 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
Rum Cay
Place type
City or town
Country currency
Bahamian Dollar (BSD)

Practical

Country languages
English
Population
91
Elevation
Approximately 4 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates
23° 38' N / 74° 50' W
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Clock changes in Port Nelson

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

Sun & Moon details

Sun

Sunrise
Solar noon
Sunset
Daylight duration
11 hr 30 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day

Twilight

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

Sun

Sunrise
Sunset
Day length
11 hr 30 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon
(55.8° 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 30 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 29 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 27 min1 min 17 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 26 min1 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 25 min1 min 16 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 24 min1 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
11 hr 22 min1 min 14 sec shorter than the previous day

Weather forecast for Port Nelson

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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 Port Nelson in?
Port Nelson 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 Port Nelson?
Clocks in Port Nelson 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 Port Nelson observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Port Nelson observes daylight saving time: EDT (UTC−4) in summer and EST (UTC−5) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Port Nelson?
Port Nelson is UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 in summer