Current Time in Port-au-Prince, Haiti 🇭🇹
The current local time in Port-au-Prince, Haiti is 15:42:36 (EDT) on Monday, 20 July 2026. Port-au-Prince is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 1,200,000. The sun rises at about 06:23 and sets at 19:28 today (13h 05m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:23
- Sunset 19:28
- 13h 05m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince, Haiti keeps EDT (UTC-04:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Port-au-Prince is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 06:23 and sets at about 19:28 local time, giving Port-au-Prince 13h 05m of daylight.
Right now it is 15:42 on Monday in Port-au-Prince (UTC-04:00). When it is 15:42 here, it is 15:42 in New York (same time), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
Need a reminder on Port-au-Prince time rather than your own clock? A browser alarm handles that as long as the tab stays open and the device is awake - here is how an online alarm clock works.
Quick scheduling notes for Port-au-Prince
- Use the America/Port-au-Prince IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Port-au-Prince to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 15:42 Mon | same time |
| Los Angeles | 12:42 Mon | 3h behind |
| London | 20:42 Mon | 5h ahead |
| Paris | 21:42 Mon | 6h ahead |
| Dubai | 23:42 Mon | 8h ahead |
| Mumbai | 01:12 Tue | 9.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 03:42 Tue | 12h ahead |
| Tokyo | 04:42 Tue | 13h ahead |
| Sydney | 05:42 Tue | 14h ahead |
Best next checks from Port-au-Prince
Compare Port-au-Prince with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Haiti.
Business-hours overlap from Port-au-Prince
For a normal business-hours call, 09:00-17:00 in Port-au-Prince overlaps with 09:00-17:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Port-au-Prince time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Los Angeles | 12:00-17:00 | 09:00-14:00 | 5 hours |
| London | 09:00-12:00 | 14:00-17:00 | 3 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-11:00 | 15:00-17:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Port-au-Prince time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Port-au-Prince in?
Port-au-Prince uses EDT (UTC-04:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Port-au-Prince observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Port-au-Prince today?
Today the sun rises around 06:23 and sets around 19:28 in Port-au-Prince, about 13h 05m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Port-au-Prince and other cities?
When it is 15:42 in Port-au-Prince, it is 15:42 in New York (same time). See the table above for Port-au-Prince's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Port-au-Prince
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/Port-au-Prince IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Haiti time page.
Local entity signals for Port-au-Prince
These facts help separate this city page from a generic clock page: the place, country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and daylight context are all tied to Port-au-Prince.
| Country | Haiti |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/Port-au-Prince (UTC−05:00) |
| Coordinates | 18.54, -72.34 |
| Population signal | About 1,200,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:23, sunset 19:28, 13h 05m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/Port-au-Prince time-zone page for rules, the Haiti country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 18.54° N, 72.34° W
Population: 1,200,000
Country: 🇭🇹 Haiti
Timezone: EST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Haiti: EST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Haiti: EDT