Geographic position of Lucaya
Lucaya is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 26.5333° N, 78.6667° 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 7,835 km (4,868 mi) west
Lucaya 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 Lucaya
With a population of 46,525, Lucaya ranks as the 2nd most populous city in Bahamas, out of 4 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Lucaya
Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO / MYGF) is a major international airport serving Lucaya directly.
Current local time at the airport is 12:34:07.
Daylight saving time changes in Lucaya
Lucaya 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 Lucaya
Business hours in Lucaya (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 Lucaya
Compare time in Lucaya with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Lucaya in?
Lucaya 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 Lucaya at UTC-4.
What time is it in Lucaya right now?
The current local time in Lucaya is 12:34:07 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Lucaya observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Lucaya 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 Lucaya?
Lucaya is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Lucaya?
Grand Bahama International Airport (FPO) is the airport serving Lucaya. The current local time at the airport is 12:34:07.
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