Punta Cana and New York share the same time during Eastern Standard Time (November to March). Both use UTC-4 effectively. When it's 12:00 PM in Punta Cana, it's also 12:00 PM in New York.
However, the Dominican Republic does not observe daylight saving time. During New York's daylight saving time (March to November), New York moves to UTC-4 matching Punta Cana, so they stay synchronized year-round.
Any time during business hours works! The time is the same in both cities year-round, making coordination easy.
Punta Cana is a premier Caribbean resort destination for New Yorkers. Direct flights take about 3.5 hours, making it a popular weekend getaway. The shared timezone makes it easy to stay connected with home while on vacation.