Current Time in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico runs on Atlantic Time, without observing daylight saving time.
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Capital
San Juan
Time zone(s)
Atlantic Time
Daylight saving
Not observed
Population
3,200,000
Cities in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico vs. other US zones
| Location | Current time | UTC offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time | 3:42 PM EDT | UTC-4 | same time |
| Central Time | 2:42 PM CDT | UTC-5 | 1 hour behind |
| Mountain Time | 1:42 PM MDT | UTC-6 | 2 hours behind |
| Pacific Time | 12:42 PM PDT | UTC-7 | 3 hours behind |
| Alaska Time | 11:42 AM AKDT | UTC-8 | 4 hours behind |
| Hawaii-Aleutian Time | 9:42 AM HST | UTC-10 | 6 hours behind |
| Samoa Time | 8:42 AM GMT-11 | UTC-11 | 7 hours behind |
| Chamorro Time | 5:42 AM GMT+10 | UTC+10 | 14 hours ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Puerto Rico in?
Puerto Rico is entirely in the Atlantic Time zone.
Does Puerto Rico observe daylight saving time?
No, Puerto Rico does not observe daylight saving time — it stays on standard time year-round.
What is Puerto Rico's capital and what time zone is it in?
San Juan is Puerto Rico's capital.