So their economy must be very dependent on tourism? 
 I sure can! US Citizens do not have to clear customs when arriving in the U.S. Virgin Islands but do when travelling to the mainland. When the mainland United States is on Standard Time, the US Virgin Islands are one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time. The U.S. Virgin Islands are an independent customs territory from the mainland United States and operate largely as a free port. Additionally, the islands frequently are a starting point for private yacht charters to the neighboring British Virgin Islands. 
 Good afternoon! I would love to visit the United States Virgin Islands and was hoping you could provide some information. 
 That sounds fun. Do these carnival events celebrate anything specific? 
 Sorry, I do not know the exact answer to that, however, I can tell you that The Virgin Islands Water and Power Authority also uses imported energy to operate its desalination facilities to provide fresh water. The U.S. Virgin Islands are located in the Atlantic Standard Time zone and do not participate in daylight saving time.
I sure can! US Citizens do not have to clear customs when arriving in the U.S. Virgin Islands but do when travelling to the mainland. When the mainland United States is on Standard Time, the US Virgin Islands are one hour ahead of Eastern Standard Time. The U.S. Virgin Islands are an independent customs territory from the mainland United States and operate largely as a free port. Additionally, the islands frequently are a starting point for private yacht charters to the neighboring British Virgin Islands.