Current Time in Punta Cana, Dominican Republic 🇩🇴
Lat/Long: 18.58° N, 68.4° W
Province: La Altagracia Province
Country: 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Santo_Domingo
Timezone: AST
Daylight Saving Time: No ❌
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Dominican Republic: AST
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Prayer Times in Punta Cana
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, 27 May ● | 04:33 | 05:56 | 12:30 | 15:48 | 19:04 | 20:34 |
| Thu, 28 May | 04:33 | 05:56 | 12:30 | 15:48 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Fri, 29 May | 04:32 | 05:56 | 12:30 | 15:49 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Sat, 30 May | 04:32 | 05:56 | 12:31 | 15:49 | 19:05 | 20:35 |
| Sun, 31 May | 04:32 | 05:56 | 12:31 | 15:50 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Mon, 1 Jun | 04:32 | 05:56 | 12:31 | 15:50 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
| Tue, 2 Jun | 04:31 | 05:56 | 12:31 | 15:51 | 19:06 | 20:36 |
14-day Forecast for Punta Cana
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Punta Cana
Sunrise
in Punta Cana
↑
5:56 AM
Sunset
in Punta Cana
↓
7:04 PM
Day Length
13h 07m
Dawn
in Punta Cana
5:32 AM
Dusk
in Punta Cana
7:29 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Punta Cana
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
88.5%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 16:09
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 03:44
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Frequently Asked Questions about Punta Cana
What time is it in Punta Cana right now?
The current local time in Punta Cana is 14:50 on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Punta Cana follows the America/Santo_Domingo time zone.
What time zone is Punta Cana in?
Punta Cana uses the America/Santo_Domingo 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 Punta Cana?
Punta Cana is UTC−04:00 during standard time. To convert UTC to Punta Cana local time, shift the clock −04:00 hours backward.
Is Punta Cana on daylight saving time right now?
No — Punta Cana is not currently observing daylight saving time as of May 27, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Punta Cana today?
Today in Punta Cana: sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset is at 19:04, giving 13h 07m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Punta Cana tonight?
The moon phase over Punta Cana tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 88.5% illumination.