Current Time in Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic uses Atlantic Standard Time (Caribbean) all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ASTUTC-4
Dominican Republic time zone
Atlantic Standard Time (Caribbean)
Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
--:--UTC-4- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- Santo Domingo
IANA time zone: America/Santo_Domingo.
Major cities in Dominican Republic
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Dominican Republic to New York | Same time | |
| Dominican Republic to London | +5 hours | |
| Dominican Republic to Dubai | +8 hours | |
| Dominican Republic to New Delhi | +9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Dominican Republic to Tokyo | +13 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Dominican Republic: FAQs
What time zone is the Dominican Republic in?
The Dominican Republic uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC-4) all year.
Does the Dominican Republic observe daylight saving time?
No. The Dominican Republic does not change its clocks for daylight saving time, so its time difference with places that do (such as the United States and most of Europe) changes twice a year.
What is the time difference between the Dominican Republic and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York and Dominican Republic are on the same time. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in Santo Domingo, the capital?
Santo Domingo is on Atlantic Standard Time (Caribbean), currently AST (UTC-4). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the Santo Domingo page.