Geographic position of Jacmel
Jacmel is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 18.2357° N, 72.5369° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,030 km (1,261 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,989 km (4,964 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,049 km (7,487 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,669 km (4,765 mi) west
Jacmel 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 Jacmel
With a population of 137,966, Jacmel ranks as the 7th most populous city in Haiti, out of 30 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Jacmel
Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP / MTPP) is a major international airport located about 46 km (29 mi) from Jacmel.
Current local time at the airport is 12:31:20.
Daylight saving time changes in Jacmel
Jacmel 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 Jacmel
Business hours in Jacmel (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 Jacmel
Compare time in Jacmel with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Jacmel in?
Jacmel 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 Jacmel at UTC-4.
What time is it in Jacmel right now?
The current local time in Jacmel is 12:31:20 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Jacmel observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Jacmel 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 Jacmel?
Jacmel is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Jacmel?
Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) is the nearest airport to Jacmel, located about 46 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:31:20.
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