Current Time in Haiti 🇭🇹
Check the current local time anywhere in Haiti. Below you'll find live clocks for Haiti's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Capital City: Port-au-Prince
- Port-au-Prince (Pop. 1,200,000)
- Carrefour (Pop. 442,156)
- Delmas 73 (Pop. 382,920)
- Port-de-Paix (Pop. 306,217)
- Pétionville (Pop. 283,052)
ISO Alpha-2: HT
ISO Alpha-3: HTI
UTC Offset: UTC−05:00
Current Time in Major Cities in Haiti
- Cap-Haïtien Sat 14:58:20
- Carrefour Sat 14:58:20
- Croix-des-Bouquets Sat 14:58:20
- Delmas 73 Sat 14:58:20
- Hinche Sat 14:58:20
- Jacmel Sat 14:58:20
- Jérémie Sat 14:58:20
- Les Cayes Sat 14:58:20
- Miragoâne Sat 14:58:20
- Port-au-Prince Sat 14:58:20
- Port-de-Paix Sat 14:58:20
- Pétionville Sat 14:58:20
- Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye Sat 14:58:20
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Cap-Haïtien | Sat 14:58:20 |
| Carrefour | Sat 14:58:20 |
| Croix-des-Bouquets | Sat 14:58:20 |
| Delmas 73 | Sat 14:58:20 |
| Hinche | Sat 14:58:20 |
| Jacmel | Sat 14:58:20 |
| Jérémie | Sat 14:58:20 |
| Les Cayes | Sat 14:58:20 |
| Miragoâne | Sat 14:58:20 |
| Port-au-Prince | Sat 14:58:20 |
| Port-de-Paix | Sat 14:58:20 |
| Pétionville | Sat 14:58:20 |
| Saint-Michel de l'Atalaye | Sat 14:58:20 |
IANA time zones in Haiti
Haiti maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- America/Port-au-Prince EST · UTC−05:00
Does Haiti have multiple time zones?
Haiti is listed with one main IANA time zone on Alarm.now. That makes the national clock easier to read, but you should still check a specific city clock when scheduling travel, calls, or deadlines.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Haiti at a glance
| Current main time | 14:58 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 1 (one nationwide time) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | EDT |
| Capital | Port-au-Prince |
| Cities tracked | 13 |
How many time zones does Haiti have?
Haiti keeps one time zone across the whole country, so the clock reads the same everywhere - Currently UTC-04:00.
Does Haiti change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. At least part of Haiti uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Haiti
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 08:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 13:00 UTC. If Haiti has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Haiti
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Port-au-Prince or another major city in Haiti. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Haiti
The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince. The biggest cities in Haiti include Port-au-Prince, Carrefour, Delmas 73, Port-de-Paix and Pétionville. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Haiti has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Haiti - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Haiti have?
Haiti uses one time zone nationwide.
Does Haiti use daylight saving time?
Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.
What time is it in Haiti right now?
It is about 14:58 on Saturday in the main time zone of Haiti. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Haiti?
The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Haiti time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Haiti to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Port-au-Prince, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Haiti 🇭🇹 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | HT / HTI |
| Capital city clock | Port-au-Prince |
| Cities shown | 13 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 1 listed zone |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−05:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Port-au-Prince time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.