Current Time in Ponce
About Ponce
Ponce is located in Puerto Rico, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 137,491. It runs on America/Puerto_Rico time, currently UTC-4:00 relative to UTC. Ponce does not observe Daylight Saving Time, so this offset stays fixed year-round.
- CountryPuerto Rico
- Population137,491
- Latitude18.0103°
- Longitude-66.6240°
- Time zoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
- Current UTC offsetUTC-4:00
- Daylight Saving TimeNot observed
Sunrise & Sunset in Ponce Today
For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Ponce's own coordinates.
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Seasons in Ponce
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Daylight Saving Time
Ponce does not observe Daylight Saving Time. The UTC offset stays fixed at UTC-4:00 year-round.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Ponce
What time zone is Ponce in?
Ponce, Puerto Rico uses the America/Puerto_Rico time zone. It is currently on AST (UTC-4:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.
Does Ponce observe Daylight Saving Time?
No. Ponce 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 Ponce today?
The sun rises at 6:18 AM and sets at 6:07 PM in Ponce today, giving 11h 48m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Ponce and New York City?
New York City is in the same time zone offset as Ponce, 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 Ponce?
Ponce is currently UTC-4:00. This offset is fixed and does not change during the year.