PlanetClocksCurrent local time in Port-au-Prince
Sunrise / Sunset · today
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Time zone facts
- Time zone
- Eastern Time
- IANA zone
- America/Port-au-Prince
- Current UTC offset
- UTC−5
- Daylight saving time
- Yes · UTC−4
- Country
- Haiti
- Region
- Ouest
- Population
- 1,234,742
- Coordinates
- 18.54° N, 72.34° W
- Elevation
- 27 m
Port-au-Prince is the capital of Haiti, with a population of about 1,234,742. It uses the Eastern Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Port-au-Prince).
Port-au-Prince observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−5 and summer time is UTC−4. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
Other cities on the same clock include New York, Toronto, Montreal, Philadelphia, Ottawa, Washington D.C..
Because Port-au-Prince lies at 18.54° N, 72.34° W, the length of the day changes only slightly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 13 h 15 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 11 h 01 min.
Time difference with other cities
Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 6:53 AM | 7:00 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| June solstice | 6:13 AM | 7:28 PM | 13 h 15 min |
| September equinox | 6:38 AM | 6:45 PM | 12 h 07 min |
| December solstice | 6:16 AM | 5:17 PM | 11 h 01 min |
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Port-au-Prince in?
Port-au-Prince is in the Eastern Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Port-au-Prince. The UTC offset is UTC−5 (UTC−4 during daylight saving time).
Does Port-au-Prince have daylight saving time?
Yes. Port-au-Prince switches between UTC−5 (standard time) and UTC−4 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Port-au-Prince and New York?
New York is the same time as Port-au-Prince all year round.
What is the time difference between Port-au-Prince and Los Angeles?
Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Port-au-Prince all year round.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Port-au-Prince?
Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 6:13 AM and sets at about 7:28 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 6:16 AM and sets at about 5:17 PM (local time).