Current local time in George Town, Cayman Islands
EST · UTC-05:00 · Eastern Standard Time
About George Town
George Town, Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands uses the Eastern Standard Time time zone (America/Cayman), currently UTC-05:00. It is the capital of Cayman Islands. Population: about 29,370.
| Country: | Cayman Islands |
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| State / region: | Grand Cayman |
| Coordinates: | 19°17′N / 81°27′W |
| Population: | 29,370 |
| Currency: | Cayman Islands dollar (KYD) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in George Town
| IANA time zone: | America/Cayman |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-05:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
George Town does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in George Town today
| Sunrise: | 06:22 |
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| Sunset: | 17:58 |
| Solar noon: | 12:10 |
| Day length: | 11h 36m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:59 – 18:20 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from George Town
- London−6 hGeorge Town is 6 hours behind London
- New York−1 hGeorge Town is 1 hour behind New York
- Abuja−6 hGeorge Town is 6 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about George Town time
What time zone is George Town in?
George Town uses the IANA time zone America/Cayman (Eastern Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-05:00.
Does George Town observe daylight saving time?
George Town does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between George Town and London?
Right now George Town is 6 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between George Town and New York?
Right now George Town is 1 hour behind New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.