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Time difference....
Hard to believe that New Jersey is an hour behind Santo Domingo; New York is presently same time.
I say presently because in the fall, when the US "falls back" for the winter, then there is an hour difference, with New York being one hour behind SD. Plays havoc with the tv schedule here.
Again, with New York and SD currently on same time, very hard for me to believe that New Jersey isn't, also. I've always thought they were on the same time. But if someone from New Jersey tells me otherwise............
I say presently because in the fall, when the US "falls back" for the winter, then there is an hour difference, with New York being one hour behind SD. Plays havoc with the tv schedule here.
Again, with New York and SD currently on same time, very hard for me to believe that New Jersey isn't, also. I've always thought they were on the same time. But if someone from New Jersey tells me otherwise............
Atlantic Standard Time in DR Year Round
DR is on AST, which is EST + 1hour all year - e.g. no Dyalight Savings Time at all.
So when we in the EST "spring forward" , that is go +1 hour for Daylight Time (making it EDT) we are the same as the DR.
In the fall and winter when we "fall back" they are an hour ahead of us.
So during our Standard Time you fly there with the same departure times and arrive and hour later but leave an hour later coming home and arrive at the same time.
DR is on AST, which is EST + 1hour all year - e.g. no Dyalight Savings Time at all.
So when we in the EST "spring forward" , that is go +1 hour for Daylight Time (making it EDT) we are the same as the DR.
In the fall and winter when we "fall back" they are an hour ahead of us.
So during our Standard Time you fly there with the same departure times and arrive and hour later but leave an hour later coming home and arrive at the same time.
time, time , time,
We are now at the same time as new Joisey!
Eastern Daylight is the Same as Atlantic Standard, which this stupid government insists on kee[ping!!!
We should be, at 70 degrees W, Eastern Standard and follow whatever New York does. ..
HB bitchin'about time.....
We are now at the same time as new Joisey!
Eastern Daylight is the Same as Atlantic Standard, which this stupid government insists on kee[ping!!!
We should be, at 70 degrees W, Eastern Standard and follow whatever New York does. ..
HB bitchin'about time.....
I stand corrected
Eastern Daylight is the Same as Atlantic Standard, correct we are different by 1 hour when we return to EST in the fall.
How stupid of me, not thinking or in a Presidente stupor (LOL)
sorry for the misinformation.
Eastern Daylight is the Same as Atlantic Standard, correct we are different by 1 hour when we return to EST in the fall.
How stupid of me, not thinking or in a Presidente stupor (LOL)
Yes, Santo Domingo and New Jersey are on same time now. They will be on same time until late October when the US changes clocks and "falls back". The DR doesn't change clocks so is one hour ahead until spring, when the US "springs ahead".
So, the short answer to your question is yes, we are on the same time as you are right now.
So, the short answer to your question is yes, we are on the same time as you are right now.
confusion
i was in pop in march and knew that there was a 1 hour time difference. while talking to friends in pop they say there is a half hour time difference which i never understood. these are dominican friends and they may be on "dominican time". but i have asked 3 different dominican friends on three different occasions what time it is there now and it is always a half hour difference. i think maybe they are not as proficient with time as we are since a half hour to them is not as important as a half hour to us. go figure!
mattie
i was in pop in march and knew that there was a 1 hour time difference. while talking to friends in pop they say there is a half hour time difference which i never understood. these are dominican friends and they may be on "dominican time". but i have asked 3 different dominican friends on three different occasions what time it is there now and it is always a half hour difference. i think maybe they are not as proficient with time as we are since a half hour to them is not as important as a half hour to us. go figure!
mattie
mattie,
There is no half hour difference. But for many the exact time isn't important. I have often been asked by people on the street for the time; many people don't have watches.
When you live here, you tend to stick to old habits and be punctual, but you develop tolerance for those who don't, providing they are Dominicans.
Ken
There is no half hour difference. But for many the exact time isn't important. I have often been asked by people on the street for the time; many people don't have watches.
When you live here, you tend to stick to old habits and be punctual, but you develop tolerance for those who don't, providing they are Dominicans.
Ken
thanks ken
exactly what i thought! i'll have to adjust their clocks according to my watch when i get there!
exactly what i thought! i'll have to adjust their clocks according to my watch when i get there!
Amy,yes there is a "Time" difference
New Jersey and most of the United States and Canada are in the year 2002,but here in the Dominican Republic,we are in the "Dark Ages"! Criss CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCc
New Jersey and most of the United States and Canada are in the year 2002,but here in the Dominican Republic,we are in the "Dark Ages"! Criss CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCc
ms mathilda
Quote "i was in pop in march and knew that there was a 1 hour time difference. while talking to friends in pop they say there is a half hour time difference which i never understood. these are dominican friends and they may be on "dominican time".
To confuse the issue they must be from Newfoundland which is 1/2 hour different than any EDST in Canada and the US.:speechles
Quote "i was in pop in march and knew that there was a 1 hour time difference. while talking to friends in pop they say there is a half hour time difference which i never understood. these are dominican friends and they may be on "dominican time".
To confuse the issue they must be from Newfoundland which is 1/2 hour different than any EDST in Canada and the US.:speechles