Time Now in Carolina, Puerto Rico 🇵🇷
Lat/Long: 18.38° N, 65.96° W
Elevation: 16 m above sea level
Population rank: #3 of 226 cities in Puerto Rico by population
Region: Carolina
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
Carolina 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 Carolina, Puerto Rico, with live seconds, sunrise and sunset times, and upcoming clock changes.
Time & Daylight in Carolina
Daylight Hours in Carolina
Carolina gets 13h 07m of daylight today. Sunrise in Carolina is at 05:56 and sunset in Carolina is at 19:03.
Daylight ranges from about 11h 01m near the December solstice to 13h 14m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Carolina and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Carolina right now.
Other Cities in Puerto Rico with Local Time
Common Questions About Time in Carolina
What is the current local time in Carolina?
The live local time in Carolina is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. Carolina currently observes AST, with a standard offset of UTC−04:00.
What time zone is Carolina in?
Carolina uses the AST time zone. Its standard offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) is UTC−04:00.
Does Carolina observe daylight saving time?
No. Carolina stays on standard time throughout the year.
Cities Sharing Carolina's Time Zone (UTC−04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Carolina.
Weather in Carolina
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Carolina
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 16 Jul ● | 04:32 | 05:56 | 12:29 | 15:47 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Fri, 17 Jul | 04:33 | 05:56 | 12:30 | 15:47 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Sat, 18 Jul | 04:33 | 05:56 | 12:30 | 15:47 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Sun, 19 Jul | 04:34 | 05:57 | 12:30 | 15:46 | 19:03 | 20:33 |
| Mon, 20 Jul | 04:34 | 05:57 | 12:30 | 15:46 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Tue, 21 Jul | 04:35 | 05:58 | 12:30 | 15:46 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
| Wed, 22 Jul | 04:35 | 05:58 | 12:30 | 15:45 | 19:02 | 20:32 |
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Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Carolina
Carolina Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Carolina
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Live event countdown in Carolina local time
14-day Forecast for Carolina
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Carolina
Sunrise
in Carolina
↑
5:56 AM
Sunset
in Carolina
↓
7:03 PM
Day Length
13h 06m
Dawn
in Carolina
5:32 AM
Dusk
in Carolina
7:27 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Carolina
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
7.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 09:09
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 21:08
Distances & Clock Changes in Carolina
How Far Is Carolina From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 2,599 km | NNW (344deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 5,113 km | SSE (155deg) |
| Los Angeles | 5,436 km | WNW (300deg) |
| London | 6,755 km | NE (41deg) |
| Paris | 6,903 km | NE (44deg) |
| Moscow | 9,143 km | NNE (34deg) |
| Dubai | 12,022 km | NE (54deg) |
| Tokyo | 13,427 km | NNW (336deg) |
Carolina's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Carolina and you would surface near Dampier, Australia, about 378 km from the antipodal point at 18.4deg S, 114.0deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Carolina
What time is it in Carolina right now?
The current local time in Carolina is 13:10 on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Carolina follows the America/Puerto_Rico time zone.
What time zone is Carolina in?
Carolina 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 Carolina?
Is Carolina on daylight saving time right now?
No — Carolina is not currently observing daylight saving time as of July 16, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Carolina today?
Today in Carolina: sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset is at 19:03, giving 13h 06m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Carolina tonight?
The moon phase over Carolina tonight is Waxing Crescent with 7.5% illumination.
What is solar time in Carolina?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Carolina, clocks run about 25m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.