Current Date And Time In Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Friday, 14 August 2026
20:24:03 AST
State: La Altagracia Province
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 100,023
District: Higüey
Explore complete geographic and administrative data about Punta Cana, a city in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic in North America. Find GPS coordinates, time zone, currency, dialing code, TLD domain, elevation and the live local date & time for Punta Cana — all in one place for quick reference, business planning and location intelligence.
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| Category | Attribute | Value |
|---|---|---|
| City | ||
| Full Name | Punta Cana | |
| District / County | Higüey | |
| State | La Altagracia Province | |
| Country | Dominican Republic | |
| Continent | North America | |
| Demographics & Area | ||
| Total Population | 100,023 | |
| Area | 475.30 km² (183.51 sq mi) | |
| Ranking & Classification | ||
| City Type | Populated Place | |
| Population Rank in La Altagracia Province | #2 of 5 cities with population data | |
| Currency | ||
| Name | Dominican Peso | |
| Code ISO-4217 | DOP | |
| Symbol | $ | |
| Dialing Code | ||
| Country Calling Code | +1-809 and 1-829 | |
| International Exit Prefix | 00 | |
| Internet Top-Level Domain (TLD) | ||
| Domain | .do | |
| Elevation | ||
| In Meter | 28 | |
| In Feet | 92 | |
| GPS Coordinates | ||
| Latitude | 18.58 | |
| Longitude | -68.4 | |
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.582° N 68.404° W | |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 34' 55" N 68° 24' 16" W | |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 34.91' N 68° 24.26' W | |
| Location Context | ||
| Nearest City in Another Country | Rincón, Puerto Rico (125 km) | |
| Time Zone | ||
| UTC Offset | -04:00 | |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | No Daylight Saving Time, same UTC offset for all year | |
| Sun Times Today | ||
| Sunrise | 🔥 06:13 AM | |
| Sunset | 🌅 07:02 PM | |
| Day Length | 12h 48m | |
| Local & Administrative | ||
| Postal / ZIP Code | 23302 | |
| Local Time Zone (IANA) | America/Santo_Domingo |
Punta Cana is a city situated in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic, within North America. It falls under Higüey, which handles local administration for the surrounding area. GeoNames classifies Punta Cana as a Populated Place. Retailers, logistics planners and site-selection teams pull city-level records like this one for market research, distribution mapping and strategic decision-making. › See every city in La Altagracia Province
The latitude and longitude of Punta Cana pin its exact position for route planning, delivery mapping and territory analysis. The city sits at roughly 28 meters above sea level, a figure used in drainage planning, construction and agriculture studies nearby. › Open Punta Cana on the map
Punta Cana runs on UTC -04:00. Matching this offset is useful when booking calls, scheduling deliveries or coordinating remote teams with partners in other regions. › Compare time zones across countries
Payments and pricing in Punta Cana run on Dominican Peso (DOP), shown with the symbol $. Keep this on hand for budgeting a trip, invoicing local partners or tracking exchange-rate exposure. › Punta Cana exchange rates
To ring a number in Punta Cana from outside Dominican Republic, dial +1-809 and 1-829 ahead of the local number. Call centers, VoIP providers and remote-support desks use this prefix to route traffic correctly into Punta Cana and the towns around it. › All country calling codes
By recorded population, Punta Cana ranks #2 of 5 cities in La Altagracia Province. Numbers like these support site selection, competitive benchmarking and expansion plans for teams entering the La Altagracia Province market. › Cities near Punta Cana
Punta Cana has a recorded population of approximately 100,023 people. That places it #2 of 5 cities with population data in La Altagracia Province. Browse more cities in La Altagracia Province for comparison.
Punta Cana spans approximately 475.30 square kilometers (183.51 square miles). For size comparisons across regions, see our country and region area database.
Punta Cana sits within Higüey, is part of La Altagracia Province in Dominican Republic. It is classified as a Populated Place.
Punta Cana keeps UTC -04:00. Today the sun rises around 06:13 AM and sets around 07:02 PM local time. See time zones for every country to plan across regions.
Businesses and shops in Punta Cana price in Dominican peso (DOP), written with the symbol $. Check live rates on our Punta Cana currency page.
Crossing the nearest international border from Punta Cana lands you closest to Rincón, Puerto Rico, about 125 km away. Freight forwarders, customs brokers and cross-border travel planners use this figure to judge how close Punta Cana sits to a neighboring country's trade routes and border crossings.
