Geographic position of Baní
Baní is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 18.2797° N, 70.3318° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,035 km (1,264 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,984 km (4,961 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,054 km (7,490 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,434 km (4,619 mi) west
Baní lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Baní
With a population of 66,709, Baní ranks as the 18th most populous city in Dominican Republic, out of 49 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Baní
La Isabela International Airport (JBQ / MDJB) is a regional airport located about 49 km (30 mi) from Baní.
Current local time at the airport is 13:32:10.
Daylight saving time in Baní
Baní uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Santo_Domingo. The current local offset is UTC-4 / AST.
Baní does not observe daylight saving time in 2026. The UTC offset remains stable throughout the year.
Best Time to Call Baní
Business hours in Baní (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Baní
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Baní in?
Baní follows the America/Santo_Domingo time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Baní at UTC-4.
What time is it in Baní right now?
The current local time in Baní is 13:32:10 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Baní observe daylight saving time?
No. Baní is not currently observing daylight saving time, so the clock reflects standard time for this time zone.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Baní?
Baní is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Baní?
La Isabela International Airport (JBQ) is the nearest airport to Baní, located about 49 km away. The current local time at the airport is 13:32:10.
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