Time difference between Puerto Rico and United States
United States is 1 h behind Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico
Monday, November 2, 2026
United States
Monday, November 2, 2026
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When it is 09:00 in Puerto Rico, it is 08:00 AM in United States.
Best time to call: Between 10:00 and 18:00 in Puerto Rico (09:00 AM–05:00 PM in United States) both are within working hours (9:00–18:00).
Puerto Rico to United States conversion table
| Puerto Rico | United States |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 11:00 PM (previous day) |
| 01:00 | 12:00 AM |
| 02:00 | 01:00 AM |
| 03:00 | 02:00 AM |
| 04:00 | 03:00 AM |
| 05:00 | 04:00 AM |
| 06:00 | 05:00 AM |
| 07:00 | 06:00 AM |
| 08:00 | 07:00 AM |
| 09:00 | 08:00 AM |
| 10:00 | 09:00 AM |
| 11:00 | 10:00 AM |
| 12:00 | 11:00 AM |
| 13:00 | 12:00 PM |
| 14:00 | 01:00 PM |
| 15:00 | 02:00 PM |
| 16:00 | 03:00 PM |
| 17:00 | 04:00 PM |
| 18:00 | 05:00 PM |
| 19:00 | 06:00 PM |
| 20:00 | 07:00 PM |
| 21:00 | 08:00 PM |
| 22:00 | 09:00 PM |
| 23:00 | 10:00 PM |
The difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when United States moves to UTC−4: from then on Puerto Rico and United States have the same time.
Other time zones in United States
- Los AngelesPuerto Rico is 4 h ahead of Los Angeles.
- ChicagoPuerto Rico is 2 h ahead of Chicago.
- PhoenixPuerto Rico is 3 h ahead of Phoenix.
- HonoluluPuerto Rico is 6 h ahead of Honolulu.
- AnchoragePuerto Rico is 5 h ahead of Anchorage.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours apart are Puerto Rico and United States?
United States is 1 h behind Puerto Rico.
If it is 10:00 in Puerto Rico, what time is it in United States?
It is 09:00 AM in United States.
Does the time difference between Puerto Rico and United States change during the year?
The difference changes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when United States moves to UTC−4: from then on Puerto Rico and United States have the same time.