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Current Time in Cap-Haïtien

11:01:20 AM
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Timezone: America/Port-au-Prince (EDT) · Haiti
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About Cap-Haïtien

Cap-Haïtien is located in Haiti, in the Northern Hemisphere, and is a mid-sized city with a population of around 134,815. It runs on America/Port-au-Prince time, currently UTC-4:00 relative to UTC. Cap-Haïtien observes Daylight Saving Time, so this offset shifts by an hour twice a year.

  • CountryHaiti
  • Population134,815
  • Latitude19.7594°
  • Longitude-72.1982°
  • Time zoneAmerica/Port-au-Prince
  • Current UTC offsetUTC-4:00
  • Daylight Saving TimeObserved

Sunrise & Sunset in Cap-Haïtien Today

For Sunday, October 11, 2026, calculated from Cap-Haïtien's own coordinates.

Sunrise

Today6:42 AM

Sunset

Today6:28 PM

Daylight

Length11h 46m

Seasons in Cap-Haïtien

Approximate dates — the exact moment a season begins shifts by about a day from year to year.

Spring

Starts around March 20
Sunrise06:52 AM
Sunset06:59 PM

Summer

Starts around June 21
Sunrise06:10 AM
Sunset07:30 PM

Fall

Starts around September 22
Sunrise06:37 AM
Sunset06:45 PM

Winter

Starts around December 21
Sunrise06:18 AM
Sunset05:15 PM

Daylight Saving Time

Cap-Haïtien observes Daylight Saving Time. Clocks last changed on Sunday, March 8, 2026 (to EDT), and are next scheduled to change on Sunday, November 1, 2026 (to EST).

Time Difference from Top 10 US Cities

New York City
Same time
Los Angeles
-3h
Brooklyn
Same time
Chicago
-1h
Queens
Same time
Houston
-1h
Phoenix
-3h
Philadelphia
Same time
San Antonio
-1h
Manhattan
Same time

Time Difference from Top 10 Cities Worldwide

Shanghai China
+12h
Beijing China
+12h
Shenzhen China
+12h
Guangzhou China
+12h
Kinshasa Democratic Republic of the Congo
+5h
Istanbul Turkey
+7h
Lagos Nigeria
+5h
Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam
+11h
Chengdu China
+12h
Lahore Pakistan
+9h

Frequently Asked Questions About Time in Cap-Haïtien

What time zone is Cap-Haïtien in?

Cap-Haïtien, Haiti uses the America/Port-au-Prince time zone. It is currently on EDT (UTC-4:00). The live local time is shown at the top of this page.

Does Cap-Haïtien observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Cap-Haïtien observes Daylight Saving Time, so its UTC offset shifts by an hour twice a year. The next clock change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when it moves to EST.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Cap-Haïtien today?

The sun rises at 6:42 AM and sets at 6:28 PM in Cap-Haïtien today, giving 11h 46m of daylight.

What is the time difference between Cap-Haïtien and New York City?

New York City is in the same time zone offset as Cap-Haïtien, so there is no time difference between them. The full comparison against other major cities is in the tables above.

What is the UTC offset for Cap-Haïtien?

Cap-Haïtien is currently UTC-4:00. Because the city observes Daylight Saving Time, this offset is not the same all year.

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