Geographic position of Port-de-Paix
Port-de-Paix is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 19.9398° N, 72.8304° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 2,220 km (1,379 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 7,799 km (4,846 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 12,239 km (7,605 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 7,621 km (4,735 mi) west
Port-de-Paix 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-de-Paix
With a population of 306,217, Port-de-Paix ranks as the 4th most populous city in Haiti, out of 30 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Port-de-Paix
Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP / MTCH) is a major international airport located about 70 km (43 mi) from Port-de-Paix.
Current local time at the airport is 12:32:35.
Daylight saving time changes in Port-de-Paix
Port-de-Paix 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-de-Paix
Business hours in Port-de-Paix (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-de-Paix
Compare time in Port-de-Paix with major cities worldwide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Port-de-Paix in?
Port-de-Paix 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-de-Paix at UTC-4.
What time is it in Port-de-Paix right now?
The current local time in Port-de-Paix is 12:32:35 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Port-de-Paix observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Port-de-Paix 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-de-Paix?
Port-de-Paix is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Port-de-Paix?
Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP) is the nearest airport to Port-de-Paix, located about 70 km away. The current local time at the airport is 12:32:35.
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