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Current time in Haiti
A single time zone at UTC-04:00. Currently observing daylight saving time.
Friday, June 5, 2026
About Haiti's time
A single time zone.
Haiti keeps things simple with a single time zone in the Caribbean, meaning the whole country is always on the same page when it comes to time.
Next clock change
2026 Sunday · clocks fall back
Clocks fall back by one hour · in 5 months.
Daylight saving schedule
Major cities
Cities of Haiti.
History
How Haiti keeps time.
For much of its modern history, Haiti did not observe a formal daylight saving schedule. The country has historically stayed on Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) during the winter months. However, to save daylight hours, Haiti adopted Daylight Saving Time in the late 2010s. In 2017, Haiti began following the North American DST schedule, shifting clocks forward to UTC-4 in spring and back to UTC-5 in fall to better align with trade partners and neighboring countries in the East Coast of the US and Canada.
Did you know?
Things about Haiti's time.
The biggest practical note for visitors is that Haiti follows the North American daylight saving schedule rather than staying on a fixed UTC-5 year-round like some of its Caribbean neighbors. This means from March to November, Haiti shares the same time (UTC-4) with cities like New York and Miami, which simplifies coordination during those months but may surprise travelers after the clocks fall back in winter.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Haiti's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- What time zone is Haiti in?
- Haiti operates on a single time zone, Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) in the winter and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) in the summer.
- Does Haiti observe Daylight Saving Time?
- Yes, Haiti observes DST. It follows the North American schedule, moving clocks forward one hour in spring and back one hour in fall.
- Is Haiti the same time as New York?
- During North American Daylight Saving Time (March to November), yes, Haiti is UTC-4, the same as New York. During standard time (November to March), both revert to UTC-5, so they remain synchronized year-round.
- Does all of Haiti follow the same time?
- Yes, as a smaller Caribbean nation, Haiti uses a single time zone across its entire territory. Whether you are in Port-au-Prince or Cap-Haïtien, the time is the same.
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