What is AST?

Atlantic Standard Time / Arabia Standard TimeUTC-4

About the AST Timezone

AbbreviationAST
Full nameAtlantic Standard Time / Arabia Standard Time
UTC offsetUTC-4
Daylight saving (DST)No

⚠️ The abbreviation "AST" is shared by more than one timezone. Make sure you know which one is intended in your context.

Cities in the AST Timezone

Santo Domingo

Dominican Republic

UTC-4

Halifax

Canada

UTC-4

San Juan

Puerto Rico

UTC-4

Bridgetown

Barbados

UTC-4

Port of Spain

Trinidad and Tobago

UTC-4

Hamilton

Bermuda

UTC-4

Willemstad

Curaçao

UTC-4

Oranjestad

Aruba

UTC-4

Montego Bay

Jamaica

UTC-5

Castries

Saint Lucia

UTC-4

and 21 more cities…

Frequently Asked Questions

What timezone is AST?
AST stands for Atlantic Standard Time / Arabia Standard Time. The standard UTC offset is UTC-4. Note that AST is a shared abbreviation used by more than one timezone.
What cities and countries use AST?
Cities in the AST timezone include: Santo Domingo, Halifax, San Juan, Bridgetown, Port of Spain, Hamilton, Willemstad, Oranjestad. Countries: Dominican Republic, Canada, Puerto Rico, Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Bermuda, Curaçao, Aruba.
Does AST observe daylight saving time (DST)?
No, AST (Atlantic Standard Time) does not observe daylight saving time. The offset stays UTC-4 year-round.
What is the UTC offset of AST?
The standard UTC offset for AST is UTC-4.
How do I convert AST to my local time?
To convert AST to your local time, find your timezone's UTC offset and calculate the difference from UTC-4 (AST's UTC offset). Use our timezone converter for automatic calculations.