Time in Haiti Now

Eastern Standard Time (EST) · UTC−5 · Capital: Port-au-Prince

10:21:44

Sunday 1 November 2026

Time zoneEastern Standard Time (EST)America/Port-au-Prince

UTC offsetUTC−5

Daylight saving timeObserved, not in effect nowClocks go forward 1 hour on 14 March 2027

See the current time in Haiti alongside major cities worldwide on our world clock.

Official name: Repiblik Ayiti
Capital: Port-au-Prince
Population: 10,911,819
Currency: HTG, USD
Language: French
Dialling code: +509
Internet domain: .ht
ISO codes: HT, HTI
Continent: North America
Largest city: Port-au-prince
Cities on WorldClock: 1
Number of time zones: 1

About Haiti

Haiti, also known as the Republic of Haiti, is a country located in the Caribbean island of Hispaniola. The country’s capital city is Port-au-Prince, its official languages are French and Haitian Creole, the main religion is Roman Catholicism and the population of Haiti is 9.7 million. Haiti is home to many mountains and forests and has a tropical climate. The country has many public holidays, the largest of which is Mardi Gras. The currency used in Haiti is the Gourde (HTD).

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Current time in cities in Haiti

Port-au-prince10:21

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Time difference from Haiti

City	Local time	Difference
London	15:21	5 h ahead
Paris	16:21	6 h ahead
Moscow	18:21	8 h ahead
Istanbul	18:21	8 h ahead
Dubai	19:21	9 h ahead
New Delhi	20:51	10:30 h ahead
Bangkok	22:21	12 h ahead
Tokyo	00:21	14 h ahead
Sydney	02:21	16 h ahead
New York	10:21	Same time
Los Angeles	07:21	3 h behind

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Haiti in?

Haiti uses Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is UTC−5 at the moment.

How many time zones does Haiti have?

Haiti has a single time zone, so it is the same time everywhere in the country: UTC−5 right now.

Does Haiti observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Haiti changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Eastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5. Clocks go forward 1 hour on 14 March 2027, to UTC−4.

What time is it in Port-au-Prince right now?

Port-au-Prince, the capital of Haiti, is on Eastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.

What is the time difference between Haiti and London?

Haiti is currently 5 hours behind London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the time difference between Haiti and New York?

Haiti and New York are on the same time at the moment. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.

What is the best time to call Haiti?

Office hours in Haiti (9:00–17:00 local time) are 14:00–22:00 in London and 09:00–17:00 in New York, so aim for that window.

Which countries in North America are on the same time as Haiti?

Right now these countries in North America share UTC−5: Canada, Cuba, Jamaica, Panama, The Bahamas.

What is the dialling code for Haiti?

The international dialling code for Haiti is +509.