OFFICE OF THE PREMEIR - PUBLIC CONSULTATION DAYLIGHT SAVING TIME

In 2014 the Government took a decision to cease observing Daylight Saving Time as the standard time for the Turks and Caicos Islands and in 2015 declared Atlantic Standard Time (AST) as the standard time for the Islands.

In response to an outreach of citizens expressing their concerns of public safety during the darker mornings following the adoption of Atlantic standard time. My government has agreed in Cabinet to undertake a month-long consultation on reinstatement of Daylight Saving Time and the impact and effects of the adoption of the Atlantic Standard Time (AST). 

The Office of the Premier in collaboration with the Ministry of Infrastructure, Housing and Planning, cordially invites all stakeholders to participate in providing feedback regarding AST and how it affects you and your community.

The daylight saving documentation and short questionnaire is accessible via the government website and further comments can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Should you have additional comments on the matter please see below the following ways to respond:

By email to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Online Survey at the following links https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/daylightsaving

See additional information attached below:

'Consultation Paper on Daylight Saving Time'.