Haiti facts
| Capital | Port-au-Prince |
|---|---|
| Continent / region | Americas, Caribbean |
| Area | 27,750 km² · 10,714 sq mi · 6,857,164 acres |
| Languages | French, Haitian Creole |
| Demonym | Haitian |
| Currency | Haitian Gourde (HTG) |
| Time zone | America/Port-au-Prince · UTC−4 · 3:34 PM at the time this page was updated |
| Calling code | +509 |
| Internet domain | .ht |
| Capital coordinates | 18.5435, -72.3388 |
Time difference
Port-au-Prince is on UTC−4 today. When it is 12:00 noon there, the time elsewhere is:
| Place | Time |
|---|---|
| New York | 12:00 p.m. |
| Los Angeles | 9:00 a.m. |
| London | 5:00 p.m. |
| UTC | 4:00 p.m. |
To convert other times, use the time zone converter. For how far local clocks are from the Sun, see the solar time calculator.
Size and distance
- Haiti is about 0.3% of the size of the United States (9,372,610 km²).
- Haiti is about 11.4% of the size of the United Kingdom (242,900 km²).
- Port-au-Prince to Washington, D.C.: about 2,308 km (1,434 mi) as the crow flies.
- Port-au-Prince to London: about 7,182 km (4,462 mi) as the crow flies.
Neighboring countries
Haiti shares land borders with 1 country: Dominican Republic.
Sources: country data from mledoze/countries (ODbL), capital coordinates from GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), borders from Natural Earth. Area figures may include inland water and differ slightly between sources.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capital of Haiti?
The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince.
How big is Haiti?
Haiti covers about 27,750 km² (10,714 sq mi), ranking 143 of 196 countries by area. It is about 0.3% of the size of the United States. It is about 11.4% of the size of the United Kingdom.
What time zone is Haiti in?
Port-au-Prince uses UTC−4 (America/Port-au-Prince) today. When it is noon in Port-au-Prince, it is 12:00 p.m. in New York and 5:00 p.m. in London. Countries that observe daylight saving time change their offset during the year; this page is updated daily.
What currency does Haiti use?
Haiti uses the Haitian Gourde (HTG).
What is the country code for Haiti?
The international calling code is +509. From the United States dial 011 509 followed by the number; from most other countries dial 00 509.
What language is spoken in Haiti?
Official or national languages: French, Haitian Creole.