Current Time in America/Puerto_Rico Time Zone
IANA Name: America/Puerto_Rico
Standard Offset: UTC −04:00
Daylight Saving: No
Currently Observing DST: No ❌
The America/Puerto_Rico time zone at a glance
| Right now | 07:32 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC-04:00 (4 hours behind UTC) |
| Abbreviation | AST |
| Daylight saving | No - Same time all year |
| Region | America |
What time is it in America/Puerto_Rico?
The current local time in the America/Puerto_Rico zone is 07:32 on Tuesday, 30 June 2026. The clock above updates every second. This zone runs on AST, which is UTC-04:00 - That's 4 hours behind UTC.
Does it change for daylight saving time?
No. America/Puerto_Rico keeps the same offset all year. The clocks never move forward or back, so you do not have to worry about daylight saving changes here. New to clock changes? Read our plain-English guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert America/Puerto_Rico time
Use the live clock for exact seconds, but for quick planning: 12:00 UTC = 08:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 13:00 UTC. These examples use today's AST offset, so they automatically reflect whether daylight saving is active now.
Use America/Puerto_Rico when software asks for a time zone
America/Puerto_Rico is the exact IANA identifier for this rule set. Use it in calendars, code, schedules, and travel planning instead of only writing UTC-04:00, because a plain UTC offset does not describe daylight-saving rules or future legal changes.
Where is America/Puerto_Rico time used?
It is the official local time in Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba and Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, plus 16 more. Cities that use this zone include Aguadilla, Arecibo, Barceloneta, Bayamón and Caguas.
Best next checks for America/Puerto_Rico
For a real-world meeting, compare America/Puerto_Rico with a city page or use the time zone converter. For a reminder on your own device, set an online alarm after you confirm the local date and time.
💡 Tip: Setting up a call with someone in Anguilla? Remember they are on UTC-04:00. Check the live clock above before you pick a time, then compare nearby city pages for local context.
The America/Puerto_Rico time zone - Frequently asked questions
What is the America/Puerto_Rico time zone?
America/Puerto_Rico is a time zone in the America region. It runs on AST, which is UTC-04:00.
What is the UTC offset of America/Puerto_Rico?
America/Puerto_Rico is UTC-04:00 right now - 4 hours behind UTC. It stays the same all year.
Does America/Puerto_Rico use daylight saving time?
No. The clocks stay the same all year, with no daylight saving changes.
Which countries use America/Puerto_Rico time?
It is used in Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bonaire, Sint Eustatius and Saba, British Virgin Islands and Canada, plus 14 more.
How Alarm.now reads America/Puerto_Rico
IANA rule set and current offset
America/Puerto_Rico is treated as an IANA time-zone identifier, not just a short abbreviation. That means the page can connect the live clock to its UTC offset, standard abbreviation AST, and any daylight-saving rule changes.
Best use cases
Use this page when software, calendars, or travel plans ask for the exact IANA zone. For a place-based view, follow the linked country and city clocks above, or compare zones with the time zone converter.