Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise: 05:56 AM
Sunset: 07:07 PM
Day length: 13h 12m
Travel time guide
Time in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
The current time in Punta Cana is 8:32:13 AM. Use this guide to plan arrivals, hotel calls, tours, sunrise activities, and international travel timing.
Local time
8:32:13 AM
Time zone
America/Santo_Domingo
UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Best months
December to April
Weather snapshot
Season: Summer
Current: Check local forecast
Conditions: Forecast varies
DST changes
No upcoming daylight saving transition was found for this time zone in the next 18 months.
Travel timing notes
Punta Cana airport, all-inclusive resorts, and beach transfers use Atlantic Standard Time.
Call resort reservations during Dominican daytime and confirm airport transfer windows in local time.
Punta Cana is one of the most visited Caribbean resort areas for Canadian and US travelers.
The Dominican Republic does not currently observe daylight saving time.
Popular areas
Bavaro BeachCap CanaUvero AltoSaona Island trips
Upcoming public holidays in Dominican Republic
Restoration Day
16 Aug 2026
Our Lady of Mercy
24 Sep 2026
Constitution Day
06 Nov 2026
Christmas Day
25 Dec 2026