Current local time in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
The live clock above shows the time in San Pedro de Macoris. San Pedro de Macoris is in the America/Santo Domingo time zone, UTC−4 right now (AST).
| Country | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Region | San Pedro de Macorís |
| Population | about 211,000 |
| Coordinates | 18.45° N, 69.30° W |
| Time zone | America/Santo Domingo |
| Abbreviation | AST |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
San Pedro de Macoris doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:41 AM | 6:48 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:01 AM | 7:16 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| September equinox | 6:26 AM | 6:33 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:04 AM | 6:05 PM | 11 h 1 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over San Pedro de Macoris at about 12:46 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun, because San Pedro de Macoris sits at 69.3° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
San Pedro de Macoris time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with San Pedro de Macoris |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour behind in Jan, same time in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 4 hours behind in Jan, 3 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 4 hours ahead in Jan, 5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 5 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 8 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 9.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 12 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 13 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs San Pedro de Macoris |
|---|---|---|
| La Romana | 35 km (22 mi) | same time |
| Santo Domingo | 63 km (39 mi) | same time |
| Higuey | 65 km (40 mi) | same time |
| San Cristobal | 85 km (53 mi) | same time |
| San Francisco de Macoris | 138 km (85 mi) | same time |
| La Vega | 154 km (96 mi) | same time |
| Santiago | 185 km (115 mi) | same time |
| Puerto Plata | 209 km (130 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Dominican Republic
Questions people ask
What time zone is San Pedro de Macoris in?
San Pedro de Macoris is in the America/Santo Domingo time zone, UTC−4, all year.
Does San Pedro de Macoris have daylight saving time?
San Pedro de Macoris doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Why isn't noon in San Pedro de Macoris when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. San Pedro de Macoris's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 37 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).