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 · 4:32 AM 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. |
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: mledoze/countries (ODbL), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), Natural Earth.
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.
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.