What time zone is Sánchez in?

Sánchez currently uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Its IANA time zone is America/Santo_Domingo.

What is the UTC offset in Sánchez right now?

Sánchez is currently UTC−04:00

Current Time in Sánchez, Samaná, Dominican Republic

4:21:02 AM

04:21:02

Thursday, October 15, 2026

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

America/Santo_Domingo

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Time zone details

Sánchez does not observe daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Sánchez

Sunrise6:32 AMSolar noon12:24 PMSunset6:15 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Dominican Republic
Administrative area: Samaná
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)

Practical

Country languages: Spanish
Population: 11,365
Elevation: Approximately 25 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 19° 13' N / 69° 36' W

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Clock changes in Sánchez

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:32 AM
Solar noon: 12:24 PM
Sunset: 6:15 PM
Daylight duration: 11 hr 43 min1 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:10 AM – 6:37 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:45 AM – 7:03 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:19 AM – 7:28 PM

Waxing CrescentMoon illumination23%

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:32 AM (east, 98.8°)
Sunset: 6:15 PM (west, 261.0°)
Day length: 11 hr 43 min1 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:24 PM (62.1° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:10 AM – 6:37 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:45 AM – 7:03 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:19 AM – 7:28 PM

Moon

Phase: Waxing Crescent (23% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:55 AM (southeast, 119.6°)
Moonset: 9:52 PM (southwest, 240.3°)
Previous principal phase: New Moon — Saturday, October 10, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Next principal phase: First Quarter — Sunday, October 18, 2026 at 12:13 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Thursday, October 15	6:32 AM	6:15 PM	11 hr 43 min	1 min 3 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 16	6:33 AM	6:14 PM	11 hr 42 min	1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 17	6:33 AM	6:13 PM	11 hr 40 min	1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, October 18	6:33 AM	6:13 PM	11 hr 39 min	1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, October 19	6:34 AM	6:12 PM	11 hr 38 min	1 min 1 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 20	6:34 AM	6:11 PM	11 hr 37 min	1 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 21	6:34 AM	6:11 PM	11 hr 36 min	1 min 1 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 Sánchez in?: Sánchez currently uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST). Its IANA time zone is America/Santo_Domingo.
When is the next clock change in Sánchez?: No clock changes are scheduled for Sánchez in the next 12 months
Does Sánchez observe daylight saving time?: Sánchez does not observe daylight saving time in 2026
What is the UTC offset in Sánchez right now?: Sánchez is currently UTC−04:00