Time in Haiti
Capital · Port-au-Prince
Time zone in Haiti
| Time zone | Local time | Offset | DST | Example city |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| America/Port-au-Prince Eastern Daylight Time |
UTC-04:00 | In effect | Port-au-Prince |
About Haiti
| Official name: | Republic of Haiti |
|---|---|
| Capital: | Port-au-Prince |
| Region: | Americas · Caribbean |
| Population: | 11,867,032 |
| Currency: | Haitian gourde (HTG, G) |
| Calling code: | +509 |
| Languages: | French, Haitian Creole |
| ISO codes: | HT / HTI |
| Internet domain: | .ht |
Cities in Haiti
Public holidays in Haiti 2026
Full list ›- 1 Jan — Jour de l’Indépendance
- 2 Jan — Jour des Aieux
- 16 Feb — Lundi Gras
- 17 Feb — Mardi Gras
- 3 Apr — Vendredi saint
- 5 Apr — Pâques
- 1 May — Fête du travail
- 14 May — Ascension
Frequently asked questions about time in Haiti
How many time zones does Haiti have?
Haiti uses one time zone: Eastern Daylight Time (America/Port-au-Prince, currently UTC-04:00).
Does Haiti use daylight saving time?
Yes — 1 of Haiti’s 1 time zones change their clocks in the next 12 months. Each city page shows its next clock change.
What time is it in Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti?
See the live clock on the Port-au-Prince time page. Port-au-Prince uses America/Port-au-Prince.