Current Time in Puerto Plata
About Puerto Plata
Puerto Plata is located in Dominican Republic, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 146,000. It runs on America/Santo_Domingo time, currently UTC-4:00 relative to UTC. Puerto Plata does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryDominican Republic
- Population146,000
- Latitude19.7934°
- Longitude-70.6884°
- Time zoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
- Current UTC offsetUTC-4:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Puerto Plata Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Puerto Plata's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Puerto Plata
Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.
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Daylight Saving Time
Puerto Plata does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC-4:00 year-round.
Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities
Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide
Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Puerto Plata
What time zone is Puerto Plata in?
Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic uses the America/Santo_Domingo time zone. It is currently on AST (UTC-4:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Puerto Plata observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Puerto Plata does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so it stays on UTC-4:00 all year round and never changes its clocks.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Puerto Plata today?
The sun rises at 6:36 AM and sets at 6:22 PM in Puerto Plata today, giving 11h 46m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Puerto Plata and New York City?
New York City is in the same time zone offset as Puerto Plata, so there is no time difference between them. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.
What is the UTC offset for Puerto Plata?
Puerto Plata is currently UTC-4:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.