What time zone is Matanzas in?

Matanzas uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC−4) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Does Matanzas observe daylight saving time?

No. Matanzas uses AST (UTC−4) all year.

Current Time in Matanzas, Baní, Peravia, Dominican Republic

4:11:38 PM

16:11:38

Monday, November 2, 2026

AST (Atlantic Standard Time) · UTC−04:00

America/Santo_Domingo

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Time zone details

Matanzas does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Matanzas

Sunrise6:41 AMSolar noon12:25 PMSunset6:08 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Dominican Republic
Administrative area: Peravia
District: Baní
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish
Dialing code: +1 809, +1 829 and +1 849
Population: 4,124
Elevation: Approximately 39 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 18° 14' N / 70° 25' W

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Clock changes in Matanzas

No clock or time-zone designation changes in 2026

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:41 AM
Solar noon: 12:25 PM
Sunset: 6:08 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 27 min53 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:19 AM – 6:31 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:53 AM – 6:57 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:27 AM – 7:22 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination41%

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Monday, November 2, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:41 AM (east, 105.3°)
Sunset: 6:08 PM (west, 254.5°)
Day length: 11 hr 27 min53 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:25 PM (56.9° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:19 AM – 6:31 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:53 AM – 6:57 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:27 AM – 7:22 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (41% illuminated)
Moonrise: 12:40 AM (east, 71.4°)
Moonset: 1:49 PM (west, 285.5°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 4:28 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 3:02 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, November 2	6:41 AM	6:08 PM	11 hr 27 min	53 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:42 AM	6:08 PM	11 hr 26 min	52 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	6:42 AM	6:07 PM	11 hr 25 min	51 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	6:42 AM	6:07 PM	11 hr 24 min	51 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	6:43 AM	6:07 PM	11 hr 24 min	51 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	6:43 AM	6:06 PM	11 hr 23 min	50 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 8	6:44 AM	6:06 PM	11 hr 22 min	49 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming national public holidays in Dominican Republic

Mon, Nov 9, 2026Constitution Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Matanzas in?: Matanzas uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC−4) all year. Its IANA time zone is America/Santo_Domingo.
When is the next clock change in Matanzas?: No clock changes are scheduled for Matanzas in the next 12 months
Does Matanzas observe daylight saving time?: No. Matanzas uses AST (UTC−4) all year.
What is the UTC offset of Matanzas?: Matanzas is UTC−4 all year