Cockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands uses America/Grand_Turk, currently EDT (UTC-04:00). Clocks move back 1 hour on 1 November 2026.
Cockburn Town is the capital of the Turks and Caicos Islands, with a population of about 3,700. Its time shifts forward and back with the seasons under daylight saving rules.
The band below is your local scale — accent shows when everyone's business hours overlap. Add or remove a city on the left and this updates too.
Written for people arriving, calling in, or planning a trip around the time difference.
The small town center keeps government buildings, shops, and the waterfront within easy walking distance of each other. Most visitor accommodation sits on other, more developed islands in the chain, a short flight or ferry away.
Surrounding reefs are the main draw, best explored in calm daytime conditions for good underwater visibility. The town's low-key historic streets suit a brief, easy walk when not out on the water.
A rental car is useful for getting around the island, since public transit is minimal. Boats and short flights connect to other islands in the chain.
The drier winter and spring months generally bring calmer seas and more settled weather, while the later hurricane-season months carry a higher risk of storms. Warm temperatures persist year-round.
Turks and Caicos Islands uses the USD, calling code +1649.
The US dollar is the official currency, and English is the official language. A relaxed, unhurried pace is typical throughout the islands.
