Current time in Dominican Republic

17:39:56

Thursday, October 29, 2026

UTC-4 1 hour behind Brasília Reference: Santo Domingo

Time zone of Dominican Republic

The time in Dominican Republic (Santo Domingo) follows the America/Santo_Domingo time zone, currently UTC-4. 1 hour behind Brasília.

Dominican Republic

17:39:56

Brasília

18:39:56

How to call or schedule a meeting with Dominican Republic

When it is 9:00 in Brasília, it is 08:00 in Dominican Republic; when it is 18:00 in Brasília, it is 17:00 there. The window where 9:00–18:00 working hours overlap on both sides runs from 10:00 to 18:00 Brasília time.

Dominican Republic: sunrise today at 06:38 · sunset at 18:08 · see details

See also the world time table to compare several cities at once, the meeting planner and the time zones guide to understand how the difference is calculated.

Country facts

Capital: Santo Domingo
Continent: Central America
Area: 48,730 km² (18,815 sq mi)
Population: about 9.8 million inhabitants (old estimate, 2014)
Currency: Dominican peso (DOP)
Languages: Spanish
Calling code: +1
Internet domain: .do

Neighbouring countries and time difference right now

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The difference compares each neighbour's time with the time in Dominican Republic right now.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Brazil and Dominican Republic?

1 hour behind Brasília at the moment. Because neither Brazil nor Dominican Republic changes clocks during the year, the gap is the same all year.

What time zone is Dominican Republic in?

Dominican Republic follows America/Santo_Domingo, currently UTC-4. The reference location is Santo Domingo.

Does Dominican Republic have daylight saving time?

No. Under the current rules, Dominican Republic does not change its clocks during the year.

What is the best time to call Dominican Republic from Brazil?

Assuming 9:00–18:00 working hours on both sides, the shared window runs from 10:00 to 18:00 Brasília time (09:00 to 17:00 in Dominican Republic).

What is the capital of Dominican Republic?

The capital of Dominican Republic is Santo Domingo. The country covers about 48,730 km². Continent: Central America.

What currency and calling code does Dominican Republic use?

The currency is the Dominican peso (DOP). To call from abroad, dial +1 before the number. Websites use the .do domain.