Auckland to Punta Cana time converter

Punta Cana is 17 hours behind Auckland. When it is 9:00 AM in Auckland, it is 4:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Punta Cana.

Auckland NZDT

Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Punta Cana AST

Monday, October 19, 2026

New Zealand
Tue, Oct 20
NZDTUTC+13
Dominican Republic
Mon, Oct 19
ASTUTC-4-17h
Finding your time zone…

4:01 PM in Auckland, Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Shared working hours (9:00–18:00)

Auckland to Punta Cana conversion table

Every hour of today in Auckland and the matching time in Punta Cana. Light rows are typical working hours (9:00–18:00).

AucklandPunta Cana
12:00 AM7:00 AM−1 day
1:00 AM8:00 AM−1 day
2:00 AM9:00 AM−1 day
3:00 AM10:00 AM−1 day
4:00 AM11:00 AM−1 day
5:00 AM12:00 PM−1 day
6:00 AM1:00 PM−1 day
7:00 AM2:00 PM−1 day
8:00 AM3:00 PM−1 day
9:00 AM4:00 PM−1 day
10:00 AM5:00 PM−1 day
11:00 AM6:00 PM−1 day
12:00 PM7:00 PM−1 day
1:00 PM8:00 PM−1 day
2:00 PM9:00 PM−1 day
3:00 PM10:00 PM−1 day
4:00 PM11:00 PM−1 day
5:00 PM12:00 AM
6:00 PM1:00 AM
7:00 PM2:00 AM
8:00 PM3:00 AM
9:00 PM4:00 AM
10:00 PM5:00 AM
11:00 PM6:00 AM

Best time to call or meet

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Auckland (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Punta Cana).

Daylight saving time and the difference

The difference changes during the year because Auckland and Punta Cana switch clocks on different dates:

  • Oct 20, 2026 – Apr 4, 2027: -17h
  • Apr 4, 2027 – Sep 26, 2027: -16h
  • Sep 26, 2027 – Oct 20, 2027: -17h

Distance

Auckland and Punta Cana are 13,593 km (8,446 miles) apart in a straight line.

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Questions and answers

What is the time difference between Auckland and Punta Cana?

Punta Cana is 17 hours behind Auckland.

What time is it in Punta Cana when it is 9 AM in Auckland?

When it is 9:00 AM in Auckland, it is 4:00 PM (Mon, Oct 19) in Punta Cana.

When is the best time to call Punta Cana from Auckland?

Both sides are at work from 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM in Auckland (4:00 PM – 6:00 PM in Punta Cana).

Does the time difference between Auckland and Punta Cana change?

Yes, for part of the year, because daylight saving time starts and ends on different dates or applies on one side only.