Time now in Haiti

UTC-04:00 • America/Port-au-Prince (EDT)

Your device clock is 143ms behind of the detected local time (America/Port-au-Prince, UTC-04:00). Time reference obtained from NIST NTP servers with an accuracy of ±0.021 seconds.

06:19:17
Saturday, August 1, 2026, week 31

Time in Haiti now

Haiti has one official time zone: EDT (UTC-04:00).

Part of the territory observes daylight saving time (DST), which moves the clock forward one hour during part of the year.

Official time in Haiti is defined by a single time zone.

What is the time zone in Haiti?

Official time in Haiti is defined by a single time zone (IANA zone). Below are the zone and its UTC offset.

Main time zones in Haiti

Time zone Offset (UTC) Main cities
America/Port-au-Prince UTC-05:00 Port-au-Prince, Ouest, Carrefour, Ouest, Delmas 73, Ouest

List of time zones used in Haiti (IANA zones)

Zone Offset (UTC) Daylight saving
America/Port-au-Prince UTC-05:00 Yes

Time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Haiti

The time difference between Columbus, Ohio, United States and Haiti depends on the region.

  • Port-au-Prince, Ouest: 1 hour(s) ahead of the time in Columbus, Ohio, United States

Does Haiti use daylight saving time?

Yes. Part of Haiti observes daylight saving time (DST). Start and end dates vary by zone.

Recent time changes in Haiti

  • 2026-03-08 at 03:00 (local time) – start of daylight saving time
  • 2026-11-01 at 01:00 (local time) – return to standard time

The last time change in Haiti was on 2026-03-08 at 03:00 (local time) (zone America/Port-au-Prince): clocks went forward (spring, into DST) — transition from EST to EDT.

The next change is on 2026-11-01 at 01:00 (local time) (zone America/Port-au-Prince): EDT → EST, clocks go back (fall, back to standard).

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Haiti?
The country has several time zones. The current time depends on the region and varies between UTC-5:00 and UTC-5:00. The clock at the top of this page shows the time synchronized with official sources.
How many time zones does Haiti have?
Haiti has 1 main time zone(s). The IANA database lists specific zones used in different regions.
Does Haiti use daylight saving time?
Yes. Most regions of Haiti observe daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are typically set forward in March and back in November.

See also

How to convert Haiti time

To convert Haiti time to other countries:

  1. Identify the time zone of the city or region.
  2. Check whether daylight saving time (DST) is in effect.
  3. Compare with the UTC offset of your country.
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