Current Date And Time In Punta Cana, Dominican Republic
Saturday, 15 August 2026
00:10:30 AST
State: La Altagracia Province
Currency: Dominican Peso (DOP)
Timezone: UTC -04:00 (AST)
Population: 100,023
District: Higüey
Explore the interactive satellite map of Punta Cana, a city in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic, located in North America. This page provides precise GPS coordinates, latitude and longitude values, DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) and DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) formats for Punta Cana — all essential for geographic navigation, logistics planning, GIS integration and location intelligence workflows. View the live satellite map to explore terrain, streets and urban structure of Punta Cana.
Professional use cases: Supply chain & logistics routing • Delivery territory mapping • Real estate site analysis • Field operations & fleet management • Market research for regional expansion into North America • GIS platform data integration • Travel planning & proximity analysis • Strategic site selection for Dominican Republic operations.
| Coordinate Format | Latitude | Longitude |
|---|---|---|
| Decimal Degrees (DD) | 18.5818° N | 68.4043° W |
| Signed Decimal Degrees | 18.5818 | -68.4043 |
| Degrees Minutes Seconds (DMS) | 18° 34' 55" N | 68° 24' 16" W |
| Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) | 18° 34.9092' N | 68° 24.2586' W |
| City | Punta Cana |
| State | La Altagracia Province (Provincia La Altagracia) |
| Country | Dominican Republic |
| Continent | North America |
| District | Higüey |
| Time Zone | -04:00 |
| Population | 100,023 |
| Area (km²) | 475.30 km² |
| Area (mi²) | 183.51 mi² |
| Pop. Density | 210.44 /km² |
| Elevation | 28 m / 92 ft |
| GPS (DD) | 18.5818, -68.4043 |
Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Punta Cana to each nearby city, calculated using the Haversine formula. Estimated travel time is based on a standard drive speed of 60 km/h. Use this data for delivery routing, courier zoning and last-mile logistics planning around La Altagracia Province.
| City | State | Direction | Distance (km) | Distance (mi) | Drive Est. | Map |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otra Banda | La Altagracia Province | W | 28 km | 18 mi | ~28m | 🗺 View |
| Boca de Yuma | La Altagracia Province | SW | 31 km | 19 mi | ~31m | 🗺 View |
| Salvaleón de Higüey | La Altagracia Province | W | 32 km | 20 mi | ~32m | 🗺 View |
| San Rafael del Yuma | La Altagracia Province | SW | 33 km | 21 mi | ~33m | 🗺 View |
Note: Distances are straight-line (great-circle) between city centers. Actual road distances and travel times will vary based on route and traffic conditions.
Some cities listed above (particularly those on islands or across large water bodies) may not be reachable by direct road — ferry or air travel may be required for those destinations.
Find exact latitude, longitude and elevation for the largest cities in La Altagracia Province, the home state of Punta Cana, along with each city's aerial distance from Higüey, La Altagracia Province's state capital. Handy reference data for routing, delivery zone mapping and GIS software.
| City Name | Latitude | Longitude | Elevation | Dist. from State Capital | Map & Coords |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Salvaleón de Higüey | 18.615° N | -68.708° W | 95 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Otra Banda | 18.6502° N | -68.6628° W | 113 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| San Rafael del Yuma | 18.4299° N | -68.6739° W | 49 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
| Boca de Yuma | 18.3783° N | -68.609° W | 8 m | - | 🗺 View Map |
Punta Cana International Airport IATA: PUJ 4 km (3 mi) from Punta Cana |
The exact GPS location of Punta Cana gives business professionals, delivery operators and site planners a fixed reference point inside La Altagracia Province. These coordinates power satellite-based navigation, geofencing for local delivery fleets, sales territory boundaries and proximity checks for a new store or branch opening. All three coordinate formats — DD, DMS and DDM — are listed above for direct use across mapping tools. › Compare La Altagracia Province state-level map data
Decimal Degrees (DD) is the standard format used across web mapping APIs and dispatch software. DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) shows up in surveying records, printed maps and older GPS hardware still used by field crews. DDM (Degrees Decimal Minutes) is the go-to format for marine and aviation navigation. All three formats for Punta Cana are ready to paste straight into route planners, dispatch boards and geospatial software — see the full coordinate formats table above.
The satellite view of Punta Cana lets you check street layout, building density, land use and access roads before committing to a decision. Real estate teams use it to scout plots and assess neighborhood growth. Field service and utility crews use it to plan site visits, coverage zones and installation routes ahead of time. › View the full Dominican Republic map
Punta Cana sits within La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic, in the North America region. Its position relative to other cities shapes trade flow, transport access and local market reach. Location intelligence from this mapping data supports territory planning, competitor proximity analysis and coverage-gap research. › Explore nearby cities
Transportation and dispatch teams use GPS coordinates of Punta Cana for last-mile delivery routing, warehouse placement analysis and freight corridor optimization. The city center provides a reliable starting point for distance calculations, zone pricing models and delivery time estimates across La Altagracia Province. › Browse every city in La Altagracia Province
Coordinates for Punta Cana in WGS84 decimal format are compatible with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap, Mapbox, ESRI ArcGIS and all major mapping platforms. Use them for geofencing, distance-based search, map overlays and location-based dashboards. Also useful for CRM territory assignment, field service scheduling and emergency response coordination in Dominican Republic. › Country geolocation database
The GPS coordinates of Punta Cana are latitude 18.5818° and longitude -68.4043°. In directional format: 18.5818° N, 68.4043° W. These coordinates mark the center of Punta Cana in La Altagracia Province and work with Google Maps, OpenStreetMap and every major navigation app.
Punta Cana is a city in La Altagracia Province, Dominican Republic, on the continent of North America. It falls within Higüey. View its exact position on the satellite map above or check nearby cities for regional context.
In DMS (Degrees Minutes Seconds) format, Punta Cana sits at: Latitude 18° 34' 55" N and Longitude 68° 24' 16" W. This format is common in surveying records, printed maps and legacy GPS hardware still used by field crews on site visits.
Punta Cana has a population of approximately 100,023 people. This is roughly 29.076% of La Altagracia Province's total population. See the population rank and density figures above, or compare it against every city in La Altagracia Province.
The interactive satellite map of Punta Cana is embedded on this page and shows streets, buildings and terrain. You can also enter the GPS coordinates 18.5818, -68.4043 directly into Google Maps, Apple Maps or any navigation app to locate Punta Cana in La Altagracia Province. For broader context, explore the La Altagracia Province state map or nearby cities.
The nearest airport to Punta Cana is Punta Cana International Airport (PUJ), roughly 4 km away. See the Nearest Airport card in the sidebar for the exact distance in kilometers and miles.
Punta Cana sits at an elevation of approximately 28 meters (92 feet) above sea level — see the Geographic Profile above. Compare it against other cities in the Major Cities table for La Altagracia Province.
The closest cities to Punta Cana include Otra Banda, Boca de Yuma, Salvaleón de Higüey. See the Geographic Intelligence panel above for the full list with distances, or the nearby cities tool for a complete breakdown.
Today in Punta Cana, sunrise is at 06:14 AM and sunset is at 07:01 PM, giving a day length of 12h 47m. See the Sunrise & Sunset panel above, calculated directly from Punta Cana's GPS coordinates and updated daily.
Punta Cana is approximately 2,069 km (1,285 mi) from the Equator, in the northern hemisphere. It's also about 7,218 km from the Prime Meridian. See the Global Position panel above for the full breakdown.
The antipodal point of Punta Cana — the spot exactly opposite it through the Earth's center — falls nearest to North West Cape, Australia, roughly 450 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 city.
Punta Cana is approximately 157 km (98 mi) W of Santo Domingo, the national capital of Dominican Republic, measured as a straight-line distance between city centers. See the Distance to Capitals card above.
