Current Time in Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Port-au-Prince is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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Time zone of Port-au-Prince
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Port-au-Prince |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Port-au-Prince and other cities
Daylight saving time in Port-au-Prince
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Port-au-Prince time FAQ
What time is it in Port-au-Prince right now?
Port-au-Prince is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Port-au-Prince, updated every second.
What time zone is Port-au-Prince in?
Port-au-Prince is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/Port-au-Prince.
Does Port-au-Prince observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Port-au-Prince and New York?
Port-au-Prince and New York are on the same time.
Other cities in Haiti
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.