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Time in Dominican Republic
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The Dominican Republic uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST) with a fixed offset of UTC−4 all year long. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time (DST), so there are no seasonal clock changes.
Major cities such as Santo Domingo, Santiago, Puerto Plata, La Romana, and Punta Cana follow the same time zone, creating uniformity for tourism, business, communication, and local travel.
Dominican Republic Time Zone Info
Time Zone: Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
Standard Time: UTC−4
Daylight Saving Time: Not observed
DST Offset: None — time remains constant
Number of time zones in the country: 1
Capital city time: Santo Domingo follows AST (UTC−4) throughout the entire year.
- Dominican Republic IANA ID: America/Santo_Domingo
- More info: Time in the Dominican Republic — Wikipedia
- Location: Dominican Republic Time in Google Maps and Dominican Republic Time in Google Maps.
Major Cities in Dominican Republic & Their Time
| City | Time Zone | UTC Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Santo Domingo | AST | UTC−4 |
| Santiago | AST | UTC−4 |
| Puerto Plata | AST | UTC−4 |
| La Romana | AST | UTC−4 |
| Punta Cana | AST | UTC−4 |
All major cities follow the same national time zone.
Pros and Cons
Pros
Single national time zone — easy for coordination across the country.
No DST — simple, predictable, and stable year-round.
Helpful for tourism and local transport schedules.
Cons
Fixed UTC−4 may create large time differences with distant regions.
No DST means earlier sunsets during certain seasons.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone does the Dominican Republic use?
The country uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST), with a UTC−4 offset.
Does the Dominican Republic use Daylight Saving Time?
No, DST is not observed, and the time remains constant year-round.
How many time zones does the Dominican Republic have?
The Dominican Republic has one time zone: Atlantic Standard Time (AST), UTC−4. The country does not observe Daylight Saving Time.
Do all cities in the Dominican Republic follow the same time?
Yes, Dominican Republic's every region and major city follows AST (UTC−4).
Does the Dominican Republic ever change its clock?
No. The Dominican Republic does not observe Daylight Saving Time; clocks remain on Atlantic Standard Time (UTC−4) year-round.