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 Republic19:17:11
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.
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.
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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).