Time now in Puerto Rico

UTC-04:00 • America/Puerto_Rico (AST)

Your device clock is 13ms ahead of the detected local time (America/Puerto_Rico, UTC-04:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.007 seconds.

17:33:03
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, week 34

Time in Puerto Rico now

Puerto Rico has one official time zone: AST (UTC-04:00).

The country does not currently use daylight saving time.

Official time in Puerto Rico is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Puerto Rico?

Official time in Puerto Rico is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Puerto Rico

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
America/Puerto_Rico UTC-04:00 Guaynabo, Trujillo Alto, Fajardo

List of time zones used in Puerto Rico (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
America/Puerto_Rico UTC-04:00 No

Time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Puerto Rico

The time difference between Ashburn, Virginia, United States and Puerto Rico depends on the region.

  • Guaynabo: same time as Ashburn, Virginia, United States

Does Puerto Rico use daylight saving time?

No. Puerto Rico does not currently use daylight saving time.

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Puerto Rico?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-4:00 and UTC-4:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Puerto Rico have?
Puerto Rico has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Puerto Rico use daylight saving time?
No. Puerto Rico does not currently use daylight saving time.

See also

How to convert Puerto Rico time

To convert Puerto Rico time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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