Current local time in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
AST · UTC-04:00 · Atlantic Standard Time
About Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, Distrito Nacional, Dominican Republic uses the Atlantic Standard Time time zone (America/Santo_Domingo), currently UTC-04:00. It is the capital of Dominican Republic. Population: about 2,201,941.
| Country: | Dominican Republic |
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| State / region: | Distrito Nacional |
| Coordinates: | 18°28′N / 69°54′W |
| Population: | 2,201,941 |
| Currency: | Dominican peso (DOP) |
| Languages: | Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Santo Domingo
| 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
Santo Domingo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Santo Domingo today
| Sunrise: | 06:35 |
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| Sunset: | 18:13 |
| Solar noon: | 12:24 |
| Day length: | 11h 37m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:13 – 18:35 |
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 Santo Domingo
- London−5 hSanto Domingo is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeSanto Domingo is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hSanto Domingo is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Santo Domingo time
What time zone is Santo Domingo in?
Santo Domingo uses the IANA time zone America/Santo_Domingo (Atlantic Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Santo Domingo observe daylight saving time?
Santo Domingo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Santo Domingo and London?
Right now Santo Domingo 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 Santo Domingo and New York?
Right now Santo Domingo 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.