The Martinique time difference is −4 hours from London and +1 hour from New York in winter, and −5 hours and 0 hours in summer (UK and US daylight saving seasons; Martinique does not change its clocks).
In practice, when it is noon in London it is 08:00 in Fort-de-France during UK winter time (GMT) and 07:00 during British Summer Time. When it is noon in New York, it is 13:00 in Fort-de-France during Eastern Standard Time and 12:00 during Eastern Daylight Time.
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Time in Martinique: key facts
- Time zone: UTC−4, IANA identifier
America/Martinique - Difference with London: −4 h in UK winter (GMT), −5 h during British Summer Time
- Difference with New York: +1 h during Eastern Standard Time, 0 h during Eastern Daylight Time
- Daylight saving in Martinique: no, local time stays the same all year
- Next clock changes: UK on Sunday 25 October 2026 (BST to GMT) and Sunday 28 March 2027; US on Sunday 1 November 2026 (EDT to EST) and Sunday 14 March 2027
Time difference between London, New York and Martinique
| Time in London | In Fort-de-France (UK winter, GMT) | In Fort-de-France (UK summer, BST) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 04:00 | 03:00 |
| 12:00 | 08:00 | 07:00 |
| 18:00 | 14:00 | 13:00 |
| 22:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
| Time in New York | In Fort-de-France (US winter, EST) | In Fort-de-France (US summer, EDT) |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 (8 am) | 09:00 | 08:00 |
| 12:00 (noon) | 13:00 | 12:00 |
| 18:00 (6 pm) | 19:00 | 18:00 |
| 22:00 (10 pm) | 23:00 | 22:00 |
| Period | Fort-de-France vs London | Fort-de-France vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 25 October – 31 October 2026 | −4 h | 0 h |
| 1 November 2026 – 13 March 2027 | −4 h | +1 h |
| 14 March – 27 March 2027 | −4 h | 0 h |
| 28 March – 30 October 2027 | −5 h | 0 h |
| 31 October – 6 November 2027 | −4 h | 0 h |
| 7 November – 31 December 2027 | −4 h | +1 h |
The one-hour difference between winter and summer comes from daylight saving time in the UK and the US; local time in Martinique does not change.
Clock changes 2026–2027
Martinique does not observe daylight saving time: local time stays at UTC−4 all year round. Only clock changes in your home country alter the gap.
Clocks change on the following dates (local time):
- UK, Sunday 25 October 2026: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 1 November 2026: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5) in New York
- US, Sunday 14 March 2027: EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4)
- UK, Sunday 28 March 2027: GMT (UTC+0) to BST (UTC+1)
- UK, Sunday 31 October 2027: BST (UTC+1) to GMT (UTC+0)
- US, Sunday 7 November 2027: EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5)
When to call Martinique from the UK or the US
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 Fort-de-France time, call between 13:00 and 00:00 London time in UK winter, and between 14:00 and 01:00 during British Summer Time. From New York, call between 08:00 and 19:00 during EST, and between 09:00 and 20:00 during EDT.
Always state the time zone in your meeting invitations, and check the times above again around the clock-change dates in the UK and the US.
Time difference and jet lag: practical tips
Flying to Martinique from Europe means travelling west: your day is lengthened and you will go to bed later than usual. From the US East Coast the gap is 1 hour in winter and no difference in summer, so time-zone jet lag is slight. A few simple rules help you adjust to local time:
- Set your watch and phone to local time as soon as you board.
- Align meals and bedtime with local time from the first day.
- Plan a light first day, with no important meetings or long drives.
- Get out in daylight when you arrive and avoid long naps.
- If you take medication at fixed times, ask your doctor how to adapt the schedule to the time difference.
Martinique time zone: IANA identifier and history
| Zone | IANA identifier | Standard time on 15 January 2027 | On 15 July 2027 | Abbreviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort-de-France | America/Martinique | UTC−4 | UTC−4 | AST |
- Fort-de-France (
America/Martinique): last clock change recorded on Saturday 27 September 1980, from UTC−3 to UTC−4. Daylight saving time was applied in some years since 1970 (last: 1980); it no longer is.
No daylight saving time in Martinique in 2027
The tz database lists no clock change in 2027 for America/Martinique: standard time remains UTC−4 all year. Only the UK clock changes (Sunday 28 March and Sunday 31 October 2027) and the US clock changes (Sunday 14 March and Sunday 7 November 2027) alter the gap.
| 2027 period | Fort-de-France vs London | Fort-de-France vs New York |
|---|---|---|
| 1 January – 13 March | −4 h | +1 h |
| 14 March – 27 March | −4 h | 0 h |
| 28 March – 30 October | −5 h | 0 h |
| 31 October – 6 November | −4 h | 0 h |
| 7 November – 31 December | −4 h | +1 h |
Sunrise and sunset in Fort-de-France in 2027
Local sunrise and sunset times on the 15th of each month in Fort-de-France (14.61° N, 61.08° W); the last column converts them to London time, UK clock changes included. They help you time your exposure to daylight, the main lever for resetting your body clock on arrival.
| 15th of the month | Sunrise | Solar noon | Sunset | Day length | Sunrise / sunset in London time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 06:33 | 12:14 | 17:54 | 11 h 21 | 10:33 / 21:54 |
| February | 06:28 | 12:18 | 18:09 | 11 h 40 | 10:28 / 22:09 |
| March | 06:12 | 12:13 | 18:15 | 12 h 03 | 10:12 / 22:15 |
| April | 05:50 | 12:04 | 18:18 | 12 h 28 | 10:50 / 23:18 |
| May | 05:37 | 12:01 | 18:25 | 12 h 48 | 10:37 / 23:25 |
| June | 05:35 | 12:05 | 18:34 | 12 h 59 | 10:35 / 23:34 |
| July | 05:43 | 12:10 | 18:38 | 12 h 55 | 10:43 / 23:38 |
| August | 05:50 | 12:09 | 18:27 | 12 h 37 | 10:50 / 23:27 |
| September | 05:53 | 12:00 | 18:06 | 12 h 13 | 10:53 / 23:06 |
| October | 05:56 | 11:50 | 17:45 | 11 h 49 | 10:56 / 22:45 |
| November | 06:05 | 11:49 | 17:32 | 11 h 27 | 10:05 / 21:32 |
| December | 06:21 | 11:59 | 17:37 | 11 h 16 | 10:21 / 21:37 |
The longest day in the table is 15 June (12 h 59 between 05:35 and 18:34), the shortest 15 December (11 h 16).
Jet lag: how flight direction affects you in Martinique
- Outbound from the UK (flying west): you « gain » 4 hours in UK winter and 5 hours in summer; your arrival day is lengthened and tiredness comes early in the local evening.
- Return to the UK (flying east): the opposite applies. Flying east shortens the day: plan a quiet day when you get home.
- Your usual night at home (23:00 – 07:00) corresponds to 19:00 – 03:00 in Fort-de-France from London in UK winter (18:00 – 02:00 during BST), and to 00:00 – 08:00 from New York during EST (23:00 – 07:00 during EDT): this is when your body will want to sleep for the first few days.
- Daylight on arrival: in Fort-de-France, the sun rises around 06:33 and sets around 17:54 in mid-January, and around 05:43 and 18:38 in mid-July (table above). After flying west, make the most of the late-afternoon light to stay up until the evening; this is the standard advice for shifting your body clock.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the time difference between Martinique and the UK or the US?
Martinique is 4 hours behind London in UK winter and 5 hours behind during British Summer Time. It is 1 hour ahead of New York during Eastern Standard Time and on the same time as New York during Eastern Daylight Time.
What time is it in Martinique when it is noon in London or New York?
Noon in London is 08:00 in Fort-de-France in UK winter and 07:00 in summer. Noon in New York is 13:00 in Fort-de-France during EST and 12:00 during EDT.
Does Martinique have daylight saving time?
No, local time stays at UTC−4 all year. Only clock changes in the UK or the US alter the gap.
When should I call Martinique from the UK or the US?
To reach someone between 09:00 and 20:00 local time, call between 13:00 and 00:00 London time in UK winter (14:00 to 01:00 during BST), or between 08:00 and 19:00 New York time during EST (09:00 to 20:00 during EDT).
What is the IANA time zone for Martinique?
Fort-de-France: America/Martinique.
What time does the sun rise in Fort-de-France?
Around 06:33 on 15 January 2027 and around 05:43 on 15 July 2027 (local time); sunset around 17:54 and 18:38. Destination de Voyage calculation (NOAA algorithm).
Our sources
- Sunrise and sunset: algorithm from the NOAA Solar Calculator (Global Monitoring Laboratory), applied to the capital’s coordinates (Natural Earth, Wikidata or Wikipedia): Destination de Voyage calculation.
- IANA Time Zone Database (tz database), version 2026b, consulted on 13 October 2026: time zones, rules and clock-change dates. Future dates may be changed by local authorities.
- UK clock changes (BST from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October): GOV.UK, When do the clocks change?, consulted 11 November 2026.
- US daylight saving time (second Sunday in March to first Sunday in November): NIST, Daylight Saving Time, consulted 11 November 2026.
- Live time: calculated by your browser (Intl API), which relies on the same IANA database.
- Our methodology
Updated November 2026.