Time in Barbados
Capital · Bridgetown
Time zone in Barbados
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Barbados Atlantic Standard Time |
UTC-04:00 | No | Bridgetown |
About Barbados
| Capital: | Bridgetown |
|---|---|
| Region: | Americas · Caribbean |
| Population: | 267,800 |
| Currency: | Barbadian dollar (BBD, Bds$) |
| Calling code: | +1 |
| Languages: | English |
| ISO codes: | BB / BRB |
| Internet domain: | .bb |
Cities in Barbados
Public holidays in Barbados 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — New Year's Day
- 21 Jan — Errol Barrow Day
- 3 Apr — Good Friday
- 6 Apr — Easter Monday
- 28 Apr — National Heroes Day
- 1 May — May Day
- 24 May — Pentecost
- 25 May — Whit Monday
Frequently asked questions about time in Barbados
How many time zones does Barbados have?
Barbados uses one time zone: Atlantic Standard Time (America/Barbados, currently UTC-04:00).
Does Barbados use daylight saving time?
No. None of Barbados’s time zones change their clocks for daylight saving time in the next 12 months.
What time is it in Bridgetown, the capital of Barbados?
See the live clock on the Bridgetown time page. Bridgetown uses America/Barbados.