Current Time in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico uses Atlantic Standard Time (Caribbean) all year.
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ASTUTC-4
Puerto Rico time zone
Atlantic Standard Time (Caribbean)
Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
--:--UTC-4- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Cities
- San Juan
IANA time zone: America/Puerto_Rico.
Major cities in Puerto Rico
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Rico to New York | Same time | |
| Puerto Rico to London | +5 hours | |
| Puerto Rico to Dubai | +8 hours | |
| Puerto Rico to New Delhi | +9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Puerto Rico to Tokyo | +13 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
Time in Puerto Rico: FAQs
What time zone is Puerto Rico in?
Puerto Rico uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC-4) all year.
Does Puerto Rico observe daylight saving time?
No. Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York and Puerto Rico are on the same time. The difference can change when either place switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is it in San Juan, the capital?
San Juan is on Atlantic Standard Time (Caribbean), currently AST (UTC-4). The live time is shown at the top of this page and on the San Juan page.