Current local time in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic
The live clock above shows the time in Santo Domingo. Santo Domingo is in the America/Santo Domingo time zone, UTC−4 right now (AST).
| Country | Dominican Republic |
|---|---|
| Region | Distrito Nacional |
| Population | about 1.1 million |
| Coordinates | 18.47° N, 69.90° W |
| Time zone | America/Santo Domingo |
| Abbreviation | AST |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Santo Domingo 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 | 6:43 AM | 6:50 PM | 12 h 6 min |
| June solstice | 6:04 AM | 7:18 PM | 13 h 14 min |
| September equinox | 6:28 AM | 6:36 PM | 12 h 7 min |
| December solstice | 7:07 AM | 6:08 PM | 11 h 1 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Santo Domingo at about 12:48 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 40 minutes ahead of the sun, because Santo Domingo sits at 69.9° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Santo Domingo time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Santo Domingo |
|---|---|---|
| San Cristobal | 23 km (14 mi) | same time |
| San Pedro de Macoris | 63 km (39 mi) | same time |
| La Romana | 99 km (61 mi) | same time |
| San Francisco de Macoris | 99 km (62 mi) | same time |
| La Vega | 105 km (65 mi) | same time |
| Higuey | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Santiago | 140 km (87 mi) | same time |
| Puerto Plata | 169 km (105 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Dominican Republic
Questions people ask
What time zone is Santo Domingo in?
Santo Domingo is in the America/Santo Domingo time zone, UTC−4, all year.
Does Santo Domingo have daylight saving time?
Santo Domingo doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 (AST) all year.
Why isn't noon in Santo Domingo when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Santo Domingo's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 40 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).