Current local time in Arecibo
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America/Puerto_RicoUTC−4
Arecibo keeps Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC−4) all year, with no daylight saving. Its IANA time zone is America/Puerto_Rico.
Daylight saving time in Arecibo
Arecibo does not observe daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−4 all year, so its difference from places that do change their clocks — most of Europe and North America — shifts by an hour twice a year, even though nothing changes locally.
Cities on the same time as Arecibo
These places show the same clock as Arecibo every day of the coming year, clock changes included.
- In Puerto Rico
- In other countries
Caracas (Venezuela), Manaus (Brazil), Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic), La Paz (Bolivia), Georgetown (Guyana), Willemstad (Curacao), Bridgetown (Barbados), Fort-de-France (Martinique)
Arecibo time zone at a glance
- IANA time zone
- America/Puerto_Rico
- UTC offset
- UTC−4
- Daylight saving
- Not observed
- Next clock change
- None in the next 14 months
- Country
- Puerto Rico
- Coordinates
- 18.47°, -66.72°
- Population
- 87,754
- Local date
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Sunrise and sunset in Arecibo today
Computed from Arecibo's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.
- Sunrise
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- Sunset
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- Solar noon
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- Day length
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- Civil dawn
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- Civil dusk
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- Golden hour ends
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- Golden hour begins
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Arecibo time difference from major cities
| City | Local time now | Arecibo is |
|---|---|---|
| New York CityUnited States | — | same time |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | — | 5h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | — | 8h behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | — | 12h behind |
| TokyoJapan | — | 13h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | — | 15h behind |
Need a different pair? Compare any two cities or convert a specific time.
Arecibo time: questions and answers
- What time is it in Arecibo right now?
- The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time in Arecibo, updated every second from your device's clock. Arecibo keeps Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC−4) all year, with no daylight saving.
- What time zone is Arecibo in?
- Arecibo is in the IANA time zone America/Puerto_Rico: Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC−4) all year, with no daylight saving.
- Does Arecibo observe daylight saving time?
- No. Arecibo stays on UTC−4 all year, so its difference from places that do change their clocks shifts twice a year even though nothing changes locally.
- Which cities share Arecibo's time?
- San Juan, Caracas, Manaus, Santo Domingo, La Paz, Georgetown keep the same clock as Arecibo all year.
Planning something with Arecibo?
- Find a meeting time — the hours that overlap between Arecibo and your team.
- Convert a time — turn a time in Arecibo into yours, or the other way round.
- Compare office hours — when Arecibo offices and yours are both open.
- Send a calendar invite — with the America/Puerto_Rico time zone set correctly.
Other cities in Puerto Rico
Barceloneta, Manatí, Vega Baja, Aguadilla, Yauco, Ponce, Mayagüez, Candelaria, Levittown, Bayamón