Geographic position of Gonaïves
Gonaïves is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 19.4476° N, 72.6893° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,165 km (1,345 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,854 km (4,880 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,184 km (7,571 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,630 km (4,741 mi) west
Gonaïves lies in the tropical latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Gonaïves
With a population of 84,961, Gonaïves ranks as the 16th most populous city in Haiti, out of 30 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Gonaïves
Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP / MTCH) is a major international airport located about 60 km (37 mi) from Gonaïves.
Current local time at the airport is 12:32:28.
Daylight saving time changes in Gonaïves
Gonaïves uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Port-au-Prince. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Gonaïves
Business hours in Gonaïves (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Gonaïves
Compare time in Gonaïves with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gonaïves in?
Gonaïves follows the America/Port-au-Prince time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Gonaïves at UTC-4.
What time is it in Gonaïves right now?
The current local time in Gonaïves is 12:32:28 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gonaïves observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gonaïves is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Gonaïves?
Gonaïves is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gonaïves?
Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP) is the nearest airport to Gonaïves, located about 60 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:32:28.
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