Exploring Antigua And Barbuda: Time Zones And More

Antigua and Barbuda is in the Atlantic Time Zone and observes Atlantic Standard Time (AST) all year round. The country does not utilise Daylight Saving Time, so the time difference between Antigua and Barbuda and locations that do observe Daylight Saving Time varies depending on the time of year.

Antigua and Barbuda's time zone

Antigua and Barbuda observe Atlantic Standard Time (AST) all year round. This means that the country is four hours behind UTC or the Coordinated Universal Time (UTC/GMT -4 hours). The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST) and hasn't since 1945.

The IANA time zone identifier for Antigua and Barbuda is America/Antigua.

On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at 10:44 AM Eastern Caribbean Time, the local time in Saint John's, Antigua and Barbuda, was 6:02 AM. The sun rose at 6:01 AM and set at 5:42 PM, with 11 hours and 40 minutes of daylight. The sun reached its peak at 11:51 AM, with an altitude of 61.2 degrees.

The time in Antigua and Barbuda is influenced by its geographical location close to the equator, which eliminates the need for daylight savings time. Its latitude and longitude are 17° 20'N and 61° 48'W, respectively.

Antigua and Barbuda's daylight saving time

Antigua and Barbuda currently observe Atlantic Standard Time (AST) all year round. This has always been the case, and the clocks in Antigua and Barbuda do not change for daylight saving. The time in Antigua and Barbuda is four hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC-04:00).

In 2024, Antigua and Barbuda will not observe Daylight Saving Time. This means that throughout the year, the time in Antigua and Barbuda will remain four hours behind UTC.

The IANA time zone identifier for Antigua and Barbuda is America/Antigua, and the time zone abbreviation is AST. Antigua and Barbuda have only one time zone.

On Wednesday, October 23, 2024, the sun rose in Antigua and Barbuda at 6:01 AM and set at 5:42 PM. This resulted in 11 hours and 40 minutes of daylight. The sun rose and set at slightly different times on other dates, resulting in slight variations in the length of the day.

Compared to Ashburn, the time in Antigua and Barbuda is typically one hour ahead when Ashburn is on standard time. However, when Ashburn observes Daylight Saving Time, the two locations share the same time.

Time in Codrington, Barbuda

Codrington is the only village on the island of Barbuda, which is part of the country of Antigua and Barbuda. It is the country's northernmost settlement and is situated on the Codrington Lagoon. Codrington is not a tourist destination, but it is a colourful village with friendly people and lots of animals. The village is home to traditional-style homes in a variety of colours, and there are also some pretty churches with metalwork fences.

As the primary residential area on the island, Codrington was established in 1685 by Christopher Codrington and his brother John. They constructed a castle that dominated the town, but in 1843, an earthquake severely damaged it, leaving only ruins. Codrington is one of the oldest and the 21st-largest cities in Antigua and Barbuda. Due to its position as the only settlement on Barbuda, it is home to several specialised facilities, such as seven churches, a post office, a police station, a daycare, a preschool, a primary school, and a secondary school.

The time in Codrington, Barbuda, is currently the same as the time in Antigua and Barbuda. Antigua and Barbuda observes Atlantic Standard Time (AST) all year round, and there are no Daylight Saving Time clock changes. Therefore, the time in Codrington is currently four hours behind the UTC/GMT time.

Time in St. John's, Antigua

It's 6:02 am on a Wednesday in St. John's, Antigua. The sun rose at 5:46 am or 6:01 am, depending on your source, and will set at 5:40 pm or 5:43 pm. The day's temperature will reach 89°F, with a low of 76°F.

St. John's is on Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is UTC-4 and four hours ahead of UTC/GMT. Antigua and Barbuda do not observe Daylight Saving Time, so St. John's remains on AST all year round.

If you're in Washington DC, the time in St. John's is the same. However, if you're in Ashburn, the time in St. John's is currently one hour ahead.

Antigua and Barbuda's time compared to Ashburn's

Antigua and Barbuda is a country in the Atlantic Ocean, just south of Puerto Rico and east of the Dominican Republic. The country observes Atlantic Standard Time (AST) all year round, with no Daylight Saving Time clock changes. This means that Antigua and Barbuda is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC/GMT).

Ashburn, on the other hand, can refer to two different places:

Ashburn, Virginia

Ashburn, Virginia, is a census-designated place in Loudoun County, Virginia, United States. It is located 30 miles (48 km) northwest of Washington, D.C., and is part of the Washington Metropolitan Area. As of the 2010 Census, Ashburn, Virginia, had a population of 43,511. This Ashburn is in the Eastern Time Zone, which is 5 hours behind UTC.

Ashburn, Georgia

Ashburn, Georgia, is a city and the county seat of Turner County, Georgia, United States. As of 2020, its population was 4,291. This Ashburn is also in the Eastern Time Zone, which as mentioned, is 5 hours behind UTC.

Therefore, both Ashburns are in the same time zone, which is 1 hour ahead of Antigua and Barbuda's time. So, when it is noon in Antigua and Barbuda, it is 1 pm in both Ashburns.

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