Current Time in Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
Check the current local time anywhere in Dominican Republic. Below you'll find live clocks for Dominican Republic's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Santo Domingo
- Santo Domingo (Pop. 3,000,000)
- Santiago de los Caballeros (Pop. 1,200,000)
- Santo Domingo Oeste (Pop. 701,269)
- Santo Domingo Este (Pop. 700,000)
- San Pedro de Macorís (Pop. 217,899)
ISO Alpha-2: DO
ISO Alpha-3: DOM
UTC Offset: UTC−04:00
Time Zones: AST
Current Time in Major Cities in Dominican Republic
- Azua Sat 21:40:43
- Bajos de Haina Sat 21:40:43
- Baní Sat 21:40:43
- Bayaguana Sat 21:40:43
- Bonao Sat 21:40:43
- Concepción de La Vega Sat 21:40:43
- Cotuí Sat 21:40:43
- Dajabón Sat 21:40:43
- Esperanza Sat 21:40:43
- Hato Mayor del Rey Sat 21:40:43
- La Romana Sat 21:40:43
- Moca Sat 21:40:43
- Nagua Sat 21:40:43
- Neiba Sat 21:40:43
- Puerto Plata Sat 21:40:43
- Salcedo Sat 21:40:43
- Salvaleón de Higüey Sat 21:40:43
- San Fernando de Monte Cristi Sat 21:40:43
- San Francisco de Macorís Sat 21:40:43
- San José de Ocoa Sat 21:40:43
- San Juan de la Maguana Sat 21:40:43
- San Pedro de Macorís Sat 21:40:43
- Santa Cruz de Barahona Sat 21:40:43
- Santa Cruz de El Seibo Sat 21:40:43
- Santiago de los Caballeros Sat 21:40:43
- Santo Domingo Sat 21:40:43
- Santo Domingo Este Sat 21:40:43
- Santo Domingo Oeste Sat 21:40:43
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Azua | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Bajos de Haina | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Baní | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Bayaguana | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Bonao | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Concepción de La Vega | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Cotuí | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Dajabón | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Esperanza | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Hato Mayor del Rey | Sat 21:40:43 |
| La Romana | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Moca | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Nagua | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Neiba | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Puerto Plata | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Salcedo | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Salvaleón de Higüey | Sat 21:40:43 |
| San Fernando de Monte Cristi | Sat 21:40:43 |
| San Francisco de Macorís | Sat 21:40:43 |
| San José de Ocoa | Sat 21:40:43 |
| San Juan de la Maguana | Sat 21:40:43 |
| San Pedro de Macorís | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Santa Cruz de Barahona | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Santa Cruz de El Seibo | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Santiago de los Caballeros | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Santo Domingo | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Santo Domingo Este | Sat 21:40:43 |
| Santo Domingo Oeste | Sat 21:40:43 |
IANA time zones in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- America/Santo_Domingo AST · UTC−04:00
Does Dominican Republic have multiple time zones?
Dominican Republic is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Dominican Republic at a glance
| Current main time | 21:40 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Zone names | AST |
| Capital | Santo Domingo |
| Cities tracked | 28 |
How many time zones does Dominican Republic have?
Dominican Republic keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC-04:00.
Does Dominican Republic change its clocks for daylight saving?
No. Dominican Republic stays on the same UTC offset all year. There are no daylight saving changes, so you never have to move the clocks. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Dominican Republic
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 08:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 13:00 UTC. If Dominican Republic has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Dominican Republic
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Santo Domingo or another major city in Dominican Republic. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Dominican Republic
The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo. The biggest cities in Dominican Republic include Santo Domingo, Santiago de los Caballeros, Santo Domingo Oeste, Santo Domingo Este and San Pedro de Macorís. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Dominican Republic has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Dominican Republic - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Dominican Republic have?
Dominican Republic uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Dominican Republic use daylight saving time?
No - Dominican Republic keeps the same UTC offset all year.
What time is it in Dominican Republic right now?
It is about 21:40 on Saturday in the main time zone of Dominican Republic. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Dominican Republic?
The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Dominican Republic time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Dominican Republic to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Santo Domingo, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Dominican Republic 🇩🇴 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | DO / DOM |
| Capital city clock | Santo Domingo |
| Cities shown | 28 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−04:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Santo Domingo time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.