WhatxTime

Current local time in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

123456789101112
AST · UTC-04:00 · Atlantic Standard Time

About Punta Cana

Punta Cana, La Altagracia, Dominican Republic uses the Atlantic Standard Time time zone (America/Santo_Domingo), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 100,023.

Country:Dominican Republic
State / region:La Altagracia
Coordinates:18°35′N / 68°24′W
Population:100,023
Currency:Dominican peso (DOP)
Languages:Spanish
Country calling code:+1

Time zone in Punta Cana

IANA time zone:America/Santo_Domingo
Time zone name:Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
Current UTC offset:UTC-04:00
UTC time now:

Daylight saving time

Punta Cana does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.

Sunrise and sunset in Punta Cana today

Sunrise:06:30
Sunset:18:05
Solar noon:12:17
Day length:11h 35m
Civil twilight:06:07 – 18:27

Calculated for 2026-10-23 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (AST) and approximate to about a minute.

Time difference from Punta Cana

  • London−5 hPunta Cana is 5 hours behind London
  • New YorkSame timePunta Cana is on the same time
  • Abuja−5 hPunta Cana is 5 hours behind Abuja

Compare Punta Cana with another city

Frequently asked questions about Punta Cana time

What time zone is Punta Cana in?
Punta Cana uses the IANA time zone America/Santo_Domingo (Atlantic Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Punta Cana observe daylight saving time?
Punta Cana does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Punta Cana and London?
Right now Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana and New York?
Right now Punta Cana 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.