Country in North America

Current Local Time in Puerto Rico

Current local time and time zone in Puerto Rico, with UTC offset and daylight saving details.

⛅ 82°F now🕔 4:34 PM local📅 Best: January, March, May, June, July, September and December👥 3.2 million

Current local time in Puerto Rico

4:34 PM
Friday, October 23, 2026
Time zoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
UTC offsetUTC-04:00
UTC now8:34 PM
Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset5:56 PM

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Sun, twilight and moon

Sunrise6:20 AM
Sunset5:56 PM
Daylight11h 36m
Solar noon12:08 PM
Golden hour (am)6:20 AM - 7:20 AM
Golden hour (pm)4:56 PM - 5:56 PM
Blue hour (am)5:50 AM - 6:20 AM
Blue hour (pm)5:56 PM - 6:26 PM
Moon phase🌔 Waxing gibbous · 91%
Moonrise4:05 PM
Moonset3:55 AM

Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.

Quick facts about Puerto Rico

TypeCountry
ContinentNorth America
ContinentNorth America
Coordinates18°27′55.8″N 66°6′20.5″W (18.4655, -66.1057)
CapitalSan Juan
Population3.200.000
Area3.515 sq mi
ISO codePR
ISO 3166-1 alpha-3PRI
CurrencyUS dollar (USD)
LanguagesSpanish, English
Calling code+1-787
Time zoneAmerica/Puerto_Rico
Local time4:34 PM (UTC-04:00)
Best monthsJanuary, March, May, June, July, September and December
ClimateTemperate

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1 cities mapped in this atlas

Summary

Puerto Rico is a country in North America. Puerto Rico is a country in North America with its capital at San Juan. It has a population of about 3.2 million. The capital is San Juan.

Right now it is 82°F (28°C) in Puerto Rico with partly cloudy. It feels like 91°F. Today runs from 80°F to 88°F. Chance of precipitation is 84%. Sightseeing conditions score 7.2/10 - good conditions.

The best time to visit Puerto Rico is January, March, May, June, July, September and December. The climate is temperate. August, October and November tend to be the least comfortable months. October is the warmest month with average highs near 87°F, while February is the coldest with lows near 73°F.

Nearby highlights include Virgin Islands National Park.

In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 88°F is in line with the 87°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 9 AM to 12 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Puerto Rico today at 8.9/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

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Coordinates: 18°27′55.8″N 66°6′20.5″W (18.4655, -66.1057)

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico is a country in North America. Its coordinates are 18.4655, -66.1057. It lies in North America.

What is the weather like in Puerto Rico right now?

It is currently 82°F (28°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 81% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit Puerto Rico?

January, March, May, June, July, September and December offer the most comfortable conditions in Puerto Rico, which has a temperate climate. August, October and November are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Puerto Rico in?

Puerto Rico observes America/Puerto_Rico (UTC-04:00). The local time is 4:34 PM.

How many people live in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico has a population of approximately 3.2 million.

What are the top things to do in Puerto Rico?

Popular options include Virgin Islands National Park.

What places are in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico covers 1 places in this atlas, including San Juan.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (countries-v1) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated October 23, 2026 at 4:34 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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