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Current Date And Time In Dominican Republic

Sunday, 26 July 2026
07:21:04 AST
Capital: Santo Domingo
Currency: Dominican peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 11,451,597

🗺️ Map of Dominican Republic - Satellite View & Geographic Coordinates


Explore detailed interactive map of Dominican Republic featuring satellite imagery, geographic coordinates, regional boundaries and location intelligence. This comprehensive mapping tool provides accurate GPS positioning, territorial visualization and spatial data essential for business professionals, logistics planners, market researchers and location-based strategic decision-making.

Benefits for Professionals: Real-time satellite views • Accurate latitude/longitude coordinates • Regional state mapping • Proximity analysis • Business location intelligence • Logistics route planning • Market territory insights • Mobile-responsive interface • Strategic geographic data for regional proximity analysis and territorial divisions research

🌐 Geographic Coordinates of Dominican Republic

📍 LATITUDE
18.736°
North (N)
📍 LONGITUDE
70.163°
West (W)
🎯 Precision: WGS84 Datum • Format: Decimal Degrees • Accuracy: ±1 meter
Coordinate FormatLatitudeLongitude
Decimal Degrees (DD)18.7357° N70.1627° W
Signed Decimal Degrees18.7357-70.1627
Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS)18° 44' 8" N70° 9' 46" W
Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM)18° 44.1416' N70° 9.7591' W

☀️ Sunrise, Sunset & Day Length in Dominican Republic Today

🔥 SUNRISE
06:14 AM
🌅 SUNSET
07:19 PM
⏳ DAY LENGTH
13h 4m
🌅 SOLAR NOON
12:47 PM
Calculated for today (26 Jul 2026) from Dominican Republic’s geographic center coordinates • times shown in local time.

🌐 Dominican Republic’s Global Position — Equator, Prime Meridian & Antipode

📍 DISTANCE FROM EQUATOR
2,086 km
(1,296 mi) • Dominican Republic's center is in the northern hemisphere
📍 DISTANCE FROM PRIME MERIDIAN
7,397 km
(4,596 mi) • Dominican Republic's center is in the western hemisphere
🌐 ANTIPODAL COORDINATES
18.736° S, 109.837° E
The point exactly opposite Dominican Republic's center through the Earth's core
If you dug a tunnel straight through the Earth's center from Dominican Republic, you'd surface nearest to North West Cape, Australia, about 563 km from the exact antipodal point — most of the Earth's surface opposite any given point is open ocean, so an exact land match is rare.

📊 Geographic Profile of Dominican Republic

📍 Location Details

CountryDominican Republic
ContinentNorth America
CapitalSanto Domingo
Country CodeDOM
Time Zone-04:00

📈 Area & Population

Population11,451,597
Area (km²)48,730.00 km²
Area (mi²)18,814.75 mi²
Pop. Density236.99 /km²
Elevation874 m / 2,869 ft

📊 Geographic Intelligence & Border Analysis

🗺️ Border & Territory Information

Land Borders: 1 country
Geographic Status: 🌊 Coastal Nation
Bordering Countries:

📐 Geographic Size Analysis

Total Area: 48,670 km² (18,792 mi²)
🟢 Land: 48,320 km² (18,656 mi²) - 99.3%
🔵 Water: 350.0 km² (135.1 mi²) - 0.7%
🌍 World Share: 0.032% of Earth's land surface
🏆 Area Rank: #132 largest country in the world
👥 Population Rank: #85 of 249 countries worldwide
🌐 Regional Rank: #6 of 42 in North America

✈️ Distance & Flight Time Calculator

Find the aerial distance from Dominican Republic to all neighboring countries — measured capital city to capital city using the Haversine great-circle formula (the shortest path across Earth's surface). Each row shows the straight-line distance in both kilometers (km) and miles (mi), plus an estimated flight time calculated at a standard commercial cruise speed of 900 km/h.

Use this Dominican Republic flight distance calculator to plan international travel, estimate fuel costs for charter flights, compare cross-border shipping routes and research how far Dominican Republic is from its neighbors. Click the 🗺️ map link on any row to view the route visually on Google Maps.

Neighboring CountryDirectionDistance (km)Distance (mi)Flight TimeMap
Haiti
Capital: Port-au-Prince
W225 km140 mi~ 15m🗺️ View

Note: Distances are calculated as straight-line (great circle) distances between capital cities. Actual flight routes and times may vary based on air traffic, wind conditions and routing.

🗺️ GPS Coordinates of Major States in Dominican Republic

Below are the precise geographic coordinates (latitude, longitude and elevation), plus straight-line distance from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic's national capital, for the largest states/provinces in Dominican Republic. Use these coordinates for routing, location intelligence and GIS mapping.

State / RegionLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
Santo Domingo Province18.5104° N-69.8404° W28 m42 km🗺 View Map
Santiago Province19.4541° N-70.6922° W217 m97 km🗺 View Map
San Cristóbal18.418° N-70.1066° W26 m36 km🗺 View Map
La Vega19.2211° N-70.5289° W100 m66 km🗺 View Map
Puerto Plata19.7543° N-70.8333° W119 m133 km🗺 View Map
La Altagracia Province18.585° N-68.6201° W62 m163 km🗺 View Map
Duarte Province19.2091° N-70.027° W82 m55 km🗺 View Map
San Pedro de Macorís18.4627° N-69.3051° W6 m95 km🗺 View Map
La Romana18.4339° N-68.9659° W39 m131 km🗺 View Map
Espaillat Province19.6278° N-70.2787° W14 m100 km🗺 View Map

🏙️ GPS Coordinates of Major Cities in Dominican Republic

Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the most populous cities in Dominican Republic, along with each city's aerial distance from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic's national capital. Handy for travel planning, delivery zone mapping and pinpointing locations on GPS devices or GIS software.

City NameStateLatitudeLongitudeElevationDist. from National CapitalMap & Coords
Santo DomingoNacional18.4719° N-69.8923° W24 m41 km🗺 View Map
Santiago de los CaballerosSantiago Province19.4504° N-70.6909° W209 m97 km🗺 View Map
Santo Domingo OesteSanto Domingo Province18.5° N-70° W58 m31 km🗺 View Map
Santo Domingo EsteSanto Domingo Province18.4851° N-69.8476° W41 m43 km🗺 View Map
San Pedro de MacorísSan Pedro de Macorís18.4539° N-69.3086° W6 m95 km🗺 View Map
La RomanaLa Romana18.4233° N-68.9664° W9 m131 km🗺 View Map
Bella VistaNacional18.4554° N-69.9454° W50 m39 km🗺 View Map
San CristóbalSan Cristóbal18.4171° N-70.1068° W45 m36 km🗺 View Map
Puerto PlataPuerto Plata19.7934° N-70.6884° W34 m130 km🗺 View Map
San Francisco de MacorísDuarte Province19.2938° N-70.2529° W123 m63 km🗺 View Map
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🗺️ Complete Guide to Dominican Republic Map & Geographic Intelligence

📍 Understanding Dominican Republic Geography

The interactive map of Dominican Republic provides real-time satellite imagery combined with accurate geographic coordinates, enabling precise location intelligence for business professionals and strategic planners. This comprehensive mapping solution integrates territorial boundaries, regional divisions and GPS positioning data essential for logistics optimization, market territory analysis and location-based decision-making.

Geographic coordinates displayed include latitude and longitude values measured in decimal degrees, providing the exact center point of Dominican Republic's territory. These coordinates serve as critical reference data for GPS navigation systems, geographic information systems (GIS), spatial database management and location-based service development.

🎯 Business Applications of Dominican Republic Maps

  • Logistics Planning: Optimize shipping routes, warehouse locations and distribution networks across Dominican Republic
  • Market Territory Analysis: Define sales regions, analyze market coverage and identify expansion opportunities
  • Site Selection: Evaluate potential business locations using geographic intelligence and proximity data
  • Supply Chain Management: Track shipments, monitor transportation corridors and analyze delivery zones
  • Competitive Intelligence: Map competitor locations, analyze geographic market share and identify underserved areas
  • Risk Assessment: Evaluate geographic risk factors including natural hazards, political boundaries and infrastructure accessibility

🌐 Geographic Data & Coordinate Systems

The latitude and longitude coordinates presented on the Dominican Republic map utilize the WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984) standard, ensuring compatibility with GPS devices, mapping software and international mapping platforms. Coordinates are displayed in decimal degrees format for precision and universal compatibility.

📊 Geographic Data Specifications:

  • Coordinate System: WGS84 (World Geodetic System 1984)
  • Format: Decimal Degrees (DD)
  • Precision: Up to 6 decimal places for meter-level accuracy
  • Hemisphere Indicators: N/S for latitude, E/W for longitude
  • Map Projection: Mercator projection for web mapping

💡 Strategic Location Intelligence

  • Regional Proximity: Analyze neighboring countries for cross-border business opportunities and trade corridors
  • State/Province Mapping: Understand internal territorial divisions for regional market strategies
  • Distance Calculations: Measure aerial distances between locations for logistics cost estimation
  • Timezone Alignment: Coordinate operations across regions considering time differences
  • Infrastructure Mapping: Identify major cities, transportation hubs and communication networks
  • Market Density Analysis: Visualize population centers and economic activity zones

💡 Pro Tip: Use the interactive map's zoom and pan features to explore specific regions of Dominican Republic. Click on neighboring countries to quickly access their geographic data for comparative territorial analysis and regional market research!

🌟 Key Features of Our Dominican Republic Mapping Solution

  • State/Region Access: Navigate to internal territorial divisions instantly
  • Free Geographic Data: No registration or payment required
  • Professional Tool: Ideal for business logistics, market research and strategic planning
  • Cross-Referenced Data: Links to population, timezone and national symbols data
  • API Integration Ready: Coordinates compatible with all major mapping platforms

Frequently Asked Questions About Dominican Republic Maps ❓

📍 What are the exact coordinates of Dominican Republic?

The geographic center of Dominican Republic is located at approximately 18.736° N (Latitude) and 70.163° W (Longitude). These coordinates use the WGS84 datum and provide the central reference point for geographic information systems and GPS navigation.

🗺️ How can I use Dominican Republic map data for business?

Business professionals use Dominican Republic mapping data for logistics optimization, market territory analysis, site selection, supply chain management and competitive intelligence. The geographic coordinates enable precise location tracking, while the interactive map helps visualize regional markets, transportation corridors and strategic business locations across Dominican Republic.

🌍 Which countries border Dominican Republic?

You can explore countries near Dominican Republic by clicking on our Nearby Countries section. The sidebar also displays Map Of Other Countries showing neighboring nations within close geographic proximity, perfect for analyzing regional trade opportunities and cross-border business strategies.

📊 Can I see states and regions within Dominican Republic?

Yes! Visit our Dominican Republic States & Regions page to explore internal territorial divisions including provinces, states and administrative regions. This data is essential for regional market segmentation, territory management and localized business strategies within Dominican Republic.

⏰ What timezone is Dominican Republic in?

Dominican Republic operates in UTC-04:00. For detailed timezone information, current local time and daylight saving time schedules, visit our Dominican Republic Profile page. Timezone data is critical for coordinating international business operations, scheduling meetings and planning logistics across regions.

📱 Is the Dominican Republic map mobile-friendly?

Absolutely! Our Dominican Republic interactive map is fully optimized for mobile devices including smartphones and tablets. The responsive design ensures perfect viewing on all screen sizes with touch-friendly controls for zoom, pan and navigation. Access critical geographic intelligence on-the-go for field operations, sales territory management and location-based decision-making.

🔍 What other geographic data is available for Dominican Republic?

Beyond maps, we provide comprehensive data for Dominican Republic including population statistics, land area measurements, GDP/economic indicators, currency exchange rates, timezone offsets, national symbols, capital city information, ISO country codes, dialing codes, internet domains and neighboring country analysis. Visit the Dominican Republic main profile for complete business intelligence data.

📊 What does the Geographic Profile of Dominican Republic show?

The Geographic Profile section summarizes Dominican Republic's key location facts in one place — continent, capital, country code and time zone, alongside population, total area in km² and mi², population density and elevation. It's a quick-reference snapshot for researchers, students and business users who need core geographic data without digging through multiple pages.

📍 Where can I find GPS coordinates for states and cities in Dominican Republic?

Scroll down to the GPS Coordinates of Major States and GPS Coordinates of Major Cities tables on this page. Both list the largest states/provinces and cities in Dominican Republic ranked by population, with precise latitude/longitude values and direct links to each location's own satellite map — useful for routing, GIS integration and location intelligence work.

☀️ What time does the sun rise and set in Dominican Republic today?

Today, measured from Dominican Republic's geographic center, sunrise is at 06:14 AM and sunset is at 07:19 PM, giving a day length of 13h 4m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above. Note that a large country may span several time zones or sunrise/sunset times depending on the region.

📍 How far is Dominican Republic from the Equator?

Dominican Republic's geographic center is approximately 2,086 km (1,296 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere, and about 7,397 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.

🌐 What is on the exact opposite side of the Earth from Dominican Republic?

The antipodal point of Dominican Republic's geographic center — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's core — falls nearest to North West Cape, Australia, roughly 563 km from the true antipode. Since about 71% of the Earth's surface is ocean, most antipodal points land in open water rather than on a named place.