Punta Cana is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Punta Cana uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC-4) while Los Angeles uses Pacific Time (PST/PDT, UTC-8/-7). When it's 12:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 4:00 PM in Punta Cana.
The Dominican Republic does not observe daylight saving time, while Los Angeles does. During US daylight saving time (March to November), the difference is 3 hours.
Best calling time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM Los Angeles time. This corresponds to 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM in Punta Cana, covering afternoon hours.
Punta Cana is one of the Caribbean's most popular resort destinations. While LA is known for Hollywood, Punta Cana offers pristine beaches, all-inclusive resorts, and world-class golf courses.