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Current time in Dominica
A single time zone at UTC-04:00.
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
About Dominica's time
A single time zone.
Dominica uses a single time zone, Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4) year-round, without daylight saving time. It shares this time with neighboring islands such as Guadeloupe, Martinique and Barbados.
Major cities
Cities of Dominica.
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Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Dominica's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone is Dominica in?
- Dominica uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is UTC-4, and does not observe daylight saving time.
- Does Dominica observe daylight saving time?
- No, Dominica does not observe daylight saving time. The country stays on Atlantic Standard Time all year.
- What is the time difference between Dominica and New York?
- Dominica is one hour ahead of New York when New York is on Eastern Standard Time (UTC-05:00, early November to mid-March), and on the same time while New York observes daylight saving time (UTC-04:00).
- Is Dominica in the same time zone as other Caribbean islands?
- Yes, several other Caribbean islands also use Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-4).
- How many time zones does Dominica have?
- Dominica has only one time zone.
Source: IANA tzdb2026d · Reviewed
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