Haiti is a country located in the Caribbean, occupying the western part of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Haiti operates on Eastern Time (ET) and uses one single time zone across the entire country.

Haiti observes daylight saving time, meaning clocks change during certain months of the year.

The capital city Port-au-Prince serves as the main reference for the country’s official time.

Current Time

• Haiti follows Eastern Time (ET).

• Time Zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
  UTC Offset: UTC −5
• Daylight Time: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
  UTC Offset: UTC −4
• IANA Time Zone: America/Port-au-Prince

Quick Facts

• Capital: Port-au-Prince
• Continent/Region: Caribbean (North America)
• Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET)
• Standard Offset: UTC −5
• Daylight Saving Offset: UTC −4
• IANA Time Zone: America/Port-au-Prince
• International Dialing Code: +509
• Currency: Haitian Gourde (HTG)

Time Difference From

• Sydney: Haiti is 16 hours behind Sydney
• London: Haiti is 5 hours behind London
• New York: Haiti has the same time as New York
• Tokyo: Haiti is 14 hours behind Tokyo

Daylight Saving Time

Haiti observes Daylight Saving Time (DST).

DST usually begins in March and ends in November, when clocks move forward by one hour during the warmer months.

Best Time to Call

• From Australia: 10:00 PM – 1:00 PM (next day) Sydney time
• From United Kingdom: 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM London time
• From United States: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM New York time

Typical working hours in Haiti are 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone does Haiti use?
Haiti uses Eastern Time (ET).

Does Haiti observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Haiti switches between Eastern Standard Time (UTC−5) and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC−4).

Does Haiti have multiple time zones?
No. Haiti uses one time zone nationwide.

What is the IANA time zone for Haiti?
The official time zone identifier is America/Port-au-Prince.

Where Is Located

Haiti is located in the Caribbean, on the island of Hispaniola. It shares a border with the Dominican Republic to the east and is surrounded by the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean.

What Is Famous For

Haiti is famous for:

• Historic Citadelle Laferrière, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
• Rich Caribbean art, music, and culture
• Beautiful mountains and tropical landscapes
• Being the first independent Black republic in the world
• Unique Haitian cuisine and traditions

Additional Note

Haiti uses one national time zone but changes clocks during daylight saving time, which can affect time differences with other countries during certain months.