Current local time in Ponce, Puerto Rico
AST · UTC-04:00 · Atlantic Standard Time
About Ponce
Ponce, Puerto Rico uses the Atlantic Standard Time time zone (America/Puerto_Rico), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 152,634.
| Country: | Puerto Rico |
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| Coordinates: | 18°01′N / 66°37′W |
| Population: | 152,634 |
| Currency: | United States dollar (USD) |
| Languages: | English, Spanish |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Ponce
| 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
Ponce does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.
Sunrise and sunset in Ponce today
| Sunrise: | 06:21 |
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| Sunset: | 18:00 |
| Solar noon: | 12:11 |
| Day length: | 11h 38m |
| Civil twilight: | 05:59 – 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 Ponce
- London−5 hPonce is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timePonce is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hPonce is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Ponce time
What time zone is Ponce in?
Ponce uses the IANA time zone America/Puerto_Rico (Atlantic Standard Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Ponce observe daylight saving time?
Ponce does not observe daylight saving time; clocks stay on UTC-04:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Ponce and London?
Right now Ponce 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 Ponce and New York?
Right now Ponce 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.