Time zone in Puerto Rico: Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
Right now the local time in Puerto Rico is UTC−4 (AST). Puerto Rico uses UTC−4 all year and does not observe daylight saving time, so the clocks never change.
Time difference between Puerto Rico and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Puerto Rico right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Puerto Rico. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Puerto Rico from the U.S.
To reach someone in Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico (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 Puerto Rico 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 Puerto Rico in?
Puerto Rico uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is UTC−4 all year, with no daylight saving time.
Does Puerto Rico have daylight saving time?
No. Puerto Rico stays on UTC−4 all year.
What is the time difference between Puerto Rico and New York?
Puerto Rico is 1 hour ahead of New York right now.
What is the calling code for Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico 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.