What time is it in Curaçao?
Time zone, time difference, and everything you need to know for your vacation
Curaçao uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is UTC-4. The island does not have daylight saving or winter time; the clock is never changed. That makes calculating the time difference easy, although the difference with the Netherlands does change due to Dutch daylight saving time.
Time difference between Curaçao and the Netherlands
The time difference varies due to Dutch daylight saving time; Curaçao never changes.
Dutch winter time (October–March): Curaçao is 5 hours behind the Netherlands
Dutch daylight saving time (March–October): Curaçao is 6 hours behind the Netherlands
Calculation example:
When it is 8:00 PM in the Netherlands in the summer, it is 2:00 PM in Curaçao.
When it is 8:00 PM in the Netherlands in the winter, it is 3:00 PM in Curaçao.
Curaçao Time Zone
Curaçao keeps the same time all year round.
Curaçao is in the Atlantic Standard Time (AST) time zone, also known as UTC-4. This is the same time zone as, for example, Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands. Because Curaçao does not use daylight saving time, the time on the island remains stable throughout the year. Convenient for travelers who don’t have to worry about time changes during their stay.
Time difference between Curaçao and other countries
Handy overview for travelers from various departure points.
- Netherlands (daylight saving time) — Curaçao is 6 hours behind
- Netherlands (winter time) — Curaçao is 5 hours behind
- Belgium & Germany — same as the Netherlands
- New York & Miami (daylight saving time) — same as Curaçao
- New York & Miami (winter time) — Curaçao is 1 hour ahead
- Colombia — same as Curaçao all year round
- Brazil (Brasília) — Curaçao is usually 1 hour ahead
Does Curaçao have daylight saving time?
No, and that’s actually quite convenient.
Curaçao does not have daylight saving or winter time. The clock is never changed. This means you don’t have to worry about time changes during your vacation. The time difference with the Netherlands only changes on the Dutch side, when the Netherlands switches to daylight saving time in March or winter time in October.
Frequently asked questions about Curaçao time
What time zone does Curaçao have?
Curaçao uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is equal to UTC-4.
Does Curaçao have daylight saving time?
No, Curaçao does not observe daylight saving time. The clock is never changed.
How many hours time difference is there between the Netherlands and Curaçao?
During Dutch daylight saving time, the time difference is 6 hours. During Dutch winter time, it is 5 hours.
Is the time difference with Belgium the same as with the Netherlands?
Yes, Belgium and the Netherlands use the same time zone, so the time difference with Curaçao is the same.
What time is it in Curaçao when it is 12:00 PM in the Netherlands?
During Dutch daylight saving time, it is 6:00 AM in Curaçao. During winter time, it is 7:00 AM.
Stay at Bon Bini Resort in Curaçao
Now that you know what time it is, plan your stay.
Bon Bini Resort is a 2-minute walk from Mambo Beach. Regardless of your arrival time, your bungalow will be ready. When booking directly through our website, you benefit from the best price and exclusive advantages.
