What time zone is Puerto Rico in?

Puerto Rico is on Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC-4) all year round and does NOT observe Daylight Saving Time. In summer, its time matches Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Current Local Time in Puerto Rico

1:40:06AM

ASTUTC-4• No DST

Primary ZoneAtlantic TimeAST / AST

UTC OffsetUTC-4Year-Round

Capital CitySan JuanState Seat

Daylight SavingNot ObservedAll Year

Major Cities & Metro Areas in Puerto Rico

San JuanPR

AST

BayamónPR

AST

CarolinaPR

AST

PoncePR

AST

CaguasPR

AST

Frequently Asked Questions About Puerto Rico Time Zone

Official answers regarding Puerto Rico local clocks, daylight saving rules, and split regions.

What time zone is Puerto Rico in?▼

Puerto Rico is on Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC-4) all year round and does NOT observe Daylight Saving Time. In summer, its time matches Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).

Does Puerto Rico observe Daylight Saving Time?▼

No, Puerto Rico does not observe Daylight Saving Time and remains on standard time year-round.

What is the current time in San Juan, Puerto Rico?▼

The capital of Puerto Rico is San Juan, located in the Atlantic Time (AST/AST).