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Current Time in Punta Cana

11:45:57 AM
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo (AST) · Dominican Republic
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About Punta Cana

Punta Cana is located in Dominican Republic, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 100,023. It runs on America/Santo_Domingo time, currently UTC-4:00 relative to UTC. Punta Cana does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.

  • CountryDominican Republic
  • Population100,023
  • Latitude18.5818°
  • Longitude-68.4043°
  • Time zoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
  • Current UTC offsetUTC-4:00
  • Daylight Saving TimeNot observed

Sunrise & Sunset in Punta Cana Today

For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Punta Cana's own coordinates.

Sunrise

Today6:26 AM

Sunset

Today6:14 PM

Daylight

Length11h 47m

Seasons in Punta Cana

Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.

Spring

Starts around March 20
Sunrise06:37 AM
Sunset06:44 PM

Summer

Starts around June 21
Sunrise05:58 AM
Sunset07:12 PM

Fall

Starts around September 22
Sunrise06:22 AM
Sunset06:30 PM

Winter

Starts around December 21
Sunrise07:01 AM
Sunset06:02 PM

Daylight Saving Time

Punta Cana does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC-4:00 year-round.

Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities

New York City
Same time
Los Angeles
-3h
Brooklyn
Same time
Chicago
-1h
Queens
Same time
Houston
-1h
Phoenix
-3h
Philadelphia
Same time
San Antonio
-1h
Manhattan
Same time

Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide

Shanghai China
+12h
Beijing China
+12h
Shenzhen China
+12h
Guangzhou China
+12h
Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo
+5h
Istanbul Turkey
+7h
Lagos Nigeria
+5h
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
+11h
Chengdu China
+12h
Lahore Pakistan
+9h

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Punta Cana

What time zone is Punta Cana in?

Punta Cana, 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 Punta Cana observe Daylight Saving Time?

No. Punta Cana 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 Punta Cana today?

The sun rises at 6:26 AM and sets at 6:14 PM in Punta Cana today, giving 11h 47m of daylight.

What is the time difference between Punta Cana and New York City?

New York City is in the same time zone offset as Punta Cana, 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 Punta Cana?

Punta Cana is currently UTC-4:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.

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