Time zone in the Dominican Republic: Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
Right now the local time in the Dominican Republic is UTC−4. The Dominican Republic uses UTC−4 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Time difference between the Dominican Republic and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind the Dominican Republic right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in the Dominican Republic. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in the Dominican Republic |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Chicago | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Denver | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 4 hours behind | 5:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 5 hours behind | 4:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 6 hours behind | 3:00 AM |
Best time to call the Dominican Republic from the U.S.
To reach someone in the Dominican Republic between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM New York time, or between 4:00 AM and 6:00 PM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in the Dominican Republic (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In the Dominican Republic that is from 10:30 AM to 5:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is the Dominican Republic in?
The Dominican Republic uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is UTC−4 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does the Dominican Republic have daylight saving time?
No. the Dominican Republic stays on UTC−4 all year.
What is the time difference between the Dominican Republic and New York?
The Dominican Republic is 1 hour ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for the Dominican Republic?
The Dominican Republic uses the +1 calling code like the U.S., so you dial 1, the area code and the number, just like a U.S. long-distance call.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in the Dominican Republic?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to DOP converter.