Time in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
When Port-au-Prince changes its clocks
Port-au-Prince is one of the places that still shifts its clocks twice a year
Port-au-Prince keeps Eastern Standard Time at UTC-05:00 for most of the year, and moves to Eastern Daylight Time at UTC-04:00 during its summer. The shift is 1 hour.
Next change
14 March 2027 — clocks move forward by 1 hour, from UTC-05:00 to UTC-04:00.
Upcoming transition dates
- 8 March 2026 — forward to UTC-04:00
- 1 November 2026 — back to UTC-05:00
- 14 March 2027 — forward to UTC-04:00
- 7 November 2027 — back to UTC-05:00
- 12 March 2028 — forward to UTC-04:00
- 5 November 2028 — back to UTC-05:00
When the gap to Port-au-Prince changes
Dates in the next year where the difference shifts, by counterpart city
The difference between two cities is not a constant. It changes whenever either side moves its clocks — and because regions switch on different dates, there are short windows each year when the usual gap is wrong. These are the dates that matter for Port-au-Prince:
New York (United States)
- From 14 March 2027: Port-au-Prince is on the same clock
London (United Kingdom)
- From 14 March 2027: Port-au-Prince is 4 hours behind London
- From 28 March 2027: Port-au-Prince is 5 hours behind London
- From 31 October 2027: Port-au-Prince is 4 hours behind London
Tokyo (Japan)
- From 14 March 2027: Port-au-Prince is 13 hours behind Tokyo
Daylight and the sun over Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince sits at 18.54°, -72.34°
Longest day
13h 15m of daylight
Shortest day
11h 01m of daylight
Yearly swing
2h 14m between them
Clock time versus solar time
Port-au-Prince's clock is unusually well matched to the sun: local noon falls within 11 minutes of the moment the sun is actually overhead. Most cities sit further out, because time zones follow borders rather than longitude.
During summer time that gap widens to 49 minutes ahead of the sun, which is the whole point of the exercise — shifting daylight into the evening.
How Port-au-Prince's clock got here
Read from the IANA Time Zone Database, the same rules Linux, macOS and Android use
Port-au-Prince last changed its standard offset 109 years ago, in 24 January 1917, when it moved from UTC-4:49 to UTC-5 — 11 minutes in a single step.
When the clocks change here
Clocks go forward on the second Sunday in March, a rule the tzdb has applied since 2017.
It has changed several times:
- 1988from last Sunday in April to first Sunday in April
- 2012from first Sunday in April to second Sunday in March
Daylight saving began here in 24 January 1917, under a rule set the tzdb calls "Haiti". That was 109 years ago.
Before any of this, Port-au-Prince kept local mean time — solar noon by definition — at UTC-4:49, until 1890. Standard time zones were an attempt to replace that with something people could agree on, and the Port-au-Prince clock still carries the residue of that original figure.
Every date above is a record in the IANA Time Zone Database, not an estimate. The database is maintained by volunteers who track official announcements; if a government changes its rules, these figures change with it.
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Best Times to Contact Port-au-Prince
Optimal calling and meeting hours
Business Hours
Typically 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM local time
Best for professional calls, meetings, and business inquiries
Personal Calls
Evenings 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM local time
Ideal for catching up with family and friends
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Cultural Business Context
Port-au-Prince, Haiti • 07:07 local time
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Places related to Port-au-Prince
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On exactly the same clock as Port-au-Prince
These share the America/Port-au-Prince zone, so they keep the same time as Port-au-Prince and change their clocks on the same dates.
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Common Questions About Port-au-Prince Time
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Port-au-Prince in?
Port-au-Prince operates in the America/Port-au-Prince time zone, known as Eastern Standard Time, currently UTC-05:00 (UTC-04:00 during summer time). This clock applies that offset directly from the IANA time zone database.
Does Port-au-Prince observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Port-au-Prince shifts its clocks by 1 hour, between UTC-05:00 and UTC-04:00. The next change is on 14 March 2027.
What's the time difference between Port-au-Prince and my location?
The time comparison tool above shows the current time difference. You can also use our meeting coordinator to find the best times for calls across different time zones.
How accurate is this Port-au-Prince clock?
Our clock synchronizes with your device's time and applies the official America/Port-au-Prince time zone offset. It updates every second and automatically handles daylight saving time, ensuring accuracy within a second.
Can I use this for scheduling meetings in Port-au-Prince?
Yes! This tool is perfect for scheduling. Use the meeting coordinator above to compare multiple time zones and find optimal meeting times that work for everyone in Port-au-Prince and other locations.
Time Zone Facts About Port-au-Prince
Interesting information about Port-au-Prince's time
IANA identifier
America/Port-au-Prince
Standard time name
Eastern Standard Time
Standard offset
UTC-05:00
Daylight saving
Observed — clocks shift 1 hour to UTC-04:00
Region
Caribbean