Geographic position of Freeport
Freeport is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.5333° N, 78.7000° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,954 km (1,836 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,065 km (4,390 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,972 km (8,060 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,838 km (4,870 mi) west
Freeport lies in the subtropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Freeport
With a population of 26,910, Freeport ranks as the 3rd most populous city in Bahamas, out of 4 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Freeport
Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO / MYGF) is a major international airport serving Freeport directly.
Current local time at the airport is 12:34:06.
Daylight saving time changes in Freeport
Freeport uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Nassau. 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 Freeport
Business hours in Freeport (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 Freeport
Compare time in Freeport with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Freeport in?
Freeport follows the America/Nassau time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Freeport at UTC-4.
What time is it in Freeport right now?
The current local time in Freeport is 12:34:06 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Freeport observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Freeport 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 Freeport?
Freeport is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Freeport?
Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) is the airport serving Freeport. The current local time at the airport is 12:34:06.
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