Geographic position of Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 18.5435° N, 72.3388° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,064 km (1,283 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,955 km (4,943 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,083 km (7,508 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,635 km (4,744 mi) west
Port-au-Prince 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 Port-au-Prince
With a population of 1,234,742, Port-au-Prince ranks as the 1st most populous city in Haiti, out of 30 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Port-au-Prince
Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP / MTPP) is a major international airport serving Port-au-Prince directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:53:09.
Daylight saving time changes in Port-au-Prince
Port-au-Prince 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 Port-au-Prince
Business hours in Port-au-Prince (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 Port-au-Prince
Compare time in Port-au-Prince with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Port-au-Prince in?
Port-au-Prince 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 Port-au-Prince at UTC-4.
What time is it in Port-au-Prince right now?
The current local time in Port-au-Prince is 11:53:09 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Port-au-Prince observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Port-au-Prince 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 Port-au-Prince?
Port-au-Prince is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Port-au-Prince?
Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP) is the airport serving Port-au-Prince. The current local time at the airport is 11:53:09.
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