Time Now in Arecibo, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Lat/Long: 18.47° N, 66.72° W
Elevation: 7 m above sea level
Population rank: #5 of 226 cities in Puerto Rico by population
Region: Arecibo
Country: 🇵🇷 Puerto Rico (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Puerto_Rico
Solar time: clocks run about 25m ahead of the sun
Timezone: AST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Puerto Rico: AST
Arecibo is in the America/Puerto_Rico time zone (UTC−04:00). Daylight saving time is not currently in effect. Use this page to check the exact local time in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Arecibo
Daylight Hours in Arecibo
Arecibo gets 13h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Arecibo is at 05:59 and sunset in Arecibo is at 19:06.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 01m near the December solstice to 13h 14m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Arecibo and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Arecibo right now.
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Common Questions About Time in Arecibo
What is the current local time in Arecibo?
The live local time in Arecibo is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Arecibo currently observes AST, with a standard offset of UTC−04:00.
What time zone is Arecibo in?
Arecibo uses the AST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−04:00.
Does Arecibo observe daylight saving time?
No. Arecibo stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Arecibo's Time Zone (UTC−04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Arecibo.
Weather in Arecibo
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Prayer Times in Arecibo
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, 17 Jul ● | 04:36 | 05:59 | 12:33 | 15:50 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:36 | 05:59 | 12:33 | 15:50 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:37 | 06:00 | 12:33 | 15:49 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:37 | 06:00 | 12:33 | 15:49 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:38 | 06:00 | 12:33 | 15:48 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:38 | 06:01 | 12:33 | 15:48 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Thu, 23 Jul | 04:39 | 06:01 | 12:33 | 15:47 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
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Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Arecibo
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14-day Forecast for Arecibo
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Arecibo
Sunrise
in Arecibo
↑
5:59 AM
Sunset
in Arecibo
↓
7:06 PM
Day Length
13h 06m
Dawn
in Arecibo
5:35 AM
Dusk
in Arecibo
7:30 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Arecibo
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
10.7%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 09:12
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:50
Distances & Clock Changes in Arecibo
How Far Is Arecibo From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,569 km | NNW (346deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,156 km | SSE (154deg) |
| Los Angeles | 5,361 km | WNW (300deg) |
| London | 6,800 km | NE (41deg) |
| Paris | 6,952 km | NE (44deg) |
| Moscow | 9,179 km | NNE (33deg) |
| Dubai | 12,081 km | NE (54deg) |
| Tokyo | 13,384 km | NNW (335deg) |
Arecibo's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Arecibo and you would surface in the open ocean, near 18.5deg S, 113.3deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Arecibo
What time is it in Arecibo right now?
The current local time in Arecibo is 00:48 on Friday, July 17, 2026. Arecibo follows the America/Puerto_Rico time zone.
What time zone is Arecibo in?
Arecibo uses the America/Puerto_Rico IANA time zone (UTC−04:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Arecibo?
Is Arecibo on daylight saving time right now?
No — Arecibo is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 17, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Arecibo today?
Today in Arecibo: sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset is at 19:06, giving 13h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Arecibo tonight?
The moon phase over Arecibo tonight is Waxing Crescent with 10.7% illumination.
What is solar time in Arecibo?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Arecibo, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.