Current local time in Arecibo, Puerto Rico
AST · UTC-04:00 · Atlantic Standard Time
About Arecibo
Arecibo, Puerto Rico uses the Atlantic Standard Time time zone (America/Puerto_Rico), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 49,318.
| Country: | Puerto Rico |
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| Coordinates: | 18°28′N / 66°43′W |
| Population: | 49,318 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Arecibo
| IANA time zone: | America/Puerto_Rico |
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| Time zone name: | Atlantic Standard Time (AST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Arecibo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Arecibo today
| Sunrise: | 06:22 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:11 |
| Day length: | 11h 37m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:00 – 18:22 |
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 Arecibo
- London−5 hArecibo is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeArecibo is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hArecibo is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Arecibo time
What time zone is Arecibo in?
Arecibo uses the IANA time zone America/Puerto_Rico (Atlantic Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Arecibo observe daylight saving time?
Arecibo does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Arecibo and London?
Right now Arecibo 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 Arecibo and New York?
Right now Arecibo 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.