What time zone is Christiansted in?

Christiansted currently uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Its IANA time zone is America/St_Thomas.

What is the UTC offset in Christiansted right now?

Christiansted is currently UTC−04:00

Current Time in Christiansted, Saint Croix Island, US Virgin Islands

11:08:22 PM

23:08:22

Thursday, September 24, 2026

AST (Atlantic Standard Time) · UTC−04:00

America/St_Thomas

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Time zone details

Christiansted does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Christiansted

Sunrise6:08 AMSolar noon12:10 PMSunset6:13 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: US Virgin Islands
Administrative area: Saint Croix Island
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: US Dollar (USD)

Practical

Languages: English
Population: 1,866
Elevation: 3 m

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 17° 44' N / 64° 42' W

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Clock changes in Christiansted

2026

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

Future clock changes, 2027–2030

Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:08 AM
Solar noon: 12:10 PM
Sunset: 6:13 PM
Daylight duration: 12 hr 05 min59 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 5:46 AM – 6:34 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:21 AM – 7:00 PM
Astronomical twilight: 4:55 AM – 7:25 PM

Waxing GibbousMoon illumination95%

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Thursday, September 24, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:08 AM (east, 90.3°)
Sunset: 6:13 PM (west, 269.5°)
Day length: 12 hr 05 min59 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:10 PM (71.6° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 5:46 AM – 6:34 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:21 AM – 7:00 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 4:55 AM – 7:25 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Gibbous (95% illuminated)
Moonrise: 4:56 PM (east, 97.6°)
Moonset: 4:09 AM (west, 259.1°)
Previous principal phase: First Quarter — Friday, September 18, 2026 at 4:44 PM
Next principal phase: Full Moon — Saturday, September 26, 2026 at 12:49 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, September 24	6:08 AM	6:13 PM	12 hr 05 min	59 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, September 25	6:08 AM	6:12 PM	12 hr 04 min	1 min shorter than the previous day
Saturday, September 26	6:08 AM	6:11 PM	12 hr 03 min	59 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, September 27	6:08 AM	6:10 PM	12 hr 02 min	1 min shorter than the previous day
Monday, September 28	6:08 AM	6:09 PM	12 hr 01 min	1 min shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, September 29	6:08 AM	6:09 PM	12 hr 00 min	59 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, September 30	6:09 AM	6:08 PM	11 hr 59 min	1 min shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in U.S. Virgin Islands

Mon, Oct 12, 2026Virgin Islands–Puerto Rico Friendship Day
Wed, Nov 11, 2026Veterans Day
Thu, Nov 26, 2026Thanksgiving Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Christiansted in?: Christiansted currently uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Its IANA time zone is America/St_Thomas.
When is the next clock change in Christiansted?: No clock changes are scheduled for Christiansted in the next 12 months
Does Christiansted observe daylight saving time?: Christiansted does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Christiansted right now?: Christiansted is currently UTC−04:00