Current local time in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic
AST · UTC-04:00 · Atlantic Standard Time
About Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic uses the Atlantic Standard Time time zone (America/Santo_Domingo), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 146,000.
| Country: | Dominican Republic |
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| Coordinates: | 19°45′N / 70°42′W |
| Population: | 146,000 |
| Currency: | Dominican peso (DOP) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Puerto Plata
| IANA time zone: | America/Santo_Domingo |
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| Time zone name: | Atlantic Standard Time (AST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Puerto Plata does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Puerto Plata today
| Sunrise: | 06:39 |
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| Sunset: | 18:15 |
| Solar noon: | 12:27 |
| Day length: | 11h 35m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:17 – 18:37 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (AST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Puerto Plata
- London−5 hPuerto Plata is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timePuerto Plata is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hPuerto Plata is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Puerto Plata time
What time zone is Puerto Plata in?
Puerto Plata uses the IANA time zone America/Santo_Domingo (Atlantic Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Puerto Plata observe daylight saving time?
Puerto Plata does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Puerto Plata and London?
Right now Puerto Plata is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Puerto Plata and New York?
Right now Puerto Plata and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.