Geographic position of Cockburn Town
Cockburn Town is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 21.4612° N, 71.1419° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,389 km (1,484 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,630 km (4,741 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,408 km (7,710 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,370 km (4,580 mi) west
Cockburn Town lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Cockburn Town
With a population of 3,720, Cockburn Town ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Turks and Caicos Islands, out of 2 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Cockburn Town
JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT / MBGT) is a regional airport serving Cockburn Town directly.
Current local time at the airport is 12:35:01.
Daylight saving time changes in Cockburn Town
Cockburn Town uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Grand_Turk. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Cockburn Town
Business hours in Cockburn Town (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Cockburn Town
Compare time in Cockburn Town with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Cockburn Town in?
Cockburn Town follows the America/Grand_Turk time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Cockburn Town at UTC-4.
What time is it in Cockburn Town right now?
The current local time in Cockburn Town is 12:35:01 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Cockburn Town observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Cockburn Town is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Cockburn Town?
Cockburn Town is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Cockburn Town?
JAGS McCartney International Airport (GDT) is the airport serving Cockburn Town. The current local time at the airport is 12:35:01.
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