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Current Date And Time In Caracol, Haiti

Saturday, 25 July 2026
14:34:49 EDT
State: Nord-Est
Currency: Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 1,549
District: Arrondissement du Trou du Nord

✈️ Caracol, Nord-Est, Haiti - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Caracol, Nord-Est, Haiti using verified regional travel data — plug socket types, voltage and frequency ratings, local emergency numbers, road traffic direction, country calling code and internet domain. A ready-to-use reference for field teams, travel planners, device shippers, remote workers and regional managers handling on-ground operations in Caracol.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Caracol with the wrong plug adapter can damage your devices beyond repair. Dialling the wrong emergency number wastes critical response time. Driving on the wrong side of the road is a direct safety hazard. This verified regional data helps you prepare fully before reaching Caracol — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Haiti, which includes Caracol, follow Right-hand traffic — check road rules for Haiti before hiring a car, planning a road trip or deploying a commercial vehicle fleet in the region. This section also covers Haiti's time zone -05:00, country calling code +509 (exit prefix 00) and country internet domain .HT. Key reference for travel coordinators, fleet managers, delivery planners and field staff running ground operations in Caracol.

AttributeValue
🚗 Driving Side➡️ Right side of road
⏰ Time Zone(s)-05:00
📞 Country Calling Code+509
☎️ International Exit Prefix00
🌐 Internet Domain.HT

🚨 Emergency Numbers

Active emergency contact numbers for Haiti — police 114, ambulance 116, fire brigade 115. Store these in your phone before you reach Caracol. In a real crisis, calling the wrong number delays help by critical minutes. These contacts are relied upon by corporate travel coordinators, health and safety officers, on-ground field staff and expat support teams as part of pre-deployment safety planning and duty-of-care procedures in Caracol.

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Police
114
🚑
Ambulance
116
🚒
Fire
115

📊 Haiti At A Glance

Key United Nations development indicators for Haiti — a fast read on healthcare quality, education level and economic strength of the country you are visiting.

🌟
HDI Score
0.535
Low
👤
Life Expectancy
65.1
years
📚
Literacy Rate
68.0%
adults 15+
💰
GDP Per Capita
$2,143
USD / year
💼
Unemployment
14.9%
of labour force

📊 Source: UNDP / World Bank country indicators. See the full Haiti development profile.

✈️ Nearest Airports

Airports closest to Caracol for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Caracol
International Airport • CAP
Cap Haitien International Airport
Cap Haitien, HT
20
km away

📍 Each distance is measured from the location center named in that row — Caracol's exact coordinates, or Fort-Liberté's coordinates for the capital-airport entry.

✈️ How Far Is Caracol From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Caracol to the world's major travel hubs, with an estimated non-stop flight time for each route. Sorted nearest first — a quick reference for comparing route options, layover planning and rough journey budgeting before checking live fares.

CityDistance (km)Distance (mi)Est. Flight Time
New York (United States)2,345 km1,457 mi~ 3h 31m
Toronto (Canada)2,751 km1,709 mi~ 3h 59m
Los Angeles (United States)4,809 km2,988 mi~ 6h 24m
London (United Kingdom)7,063 km4,389 mi~ 9h 04m
Paris (France)7,241 km4,500 mi~ 9h 16m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,440 km7,730 mi~ 15h 23m
Tokyo (Japan)13,013 km8,086 mi~ 16h 04m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,337 km8,287 mi~ 16h 26m
Sydney (Australia)15,482 km9,620 mi~ 18h 58m
Singapore (Singapore)17,631 km10,956 mi~ 21h 30m

✈ Flight times are estimates for a direct flight at typical cruise speed (~850 km/h) plus taxi and climb time; actual schedules, winds and routings will vary.

⏰ Local Time Offset & DST Status

Operating schedule alignment for Caracol, Haiti is set to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) with a current offset of UTC -04:00. Running digital systems, booking flights or arranging conference calls with regional partners in Caracol requires syncing with local business hours to avoid logistics scheduling mismatches.

Standard ParameterCurrent Status
⏰ Active Time ZoneEastern Daylight Time (EDT)
⏱️ Active UTC OffsetUTC -04:00
📅 DST Observing StatusActive (Daylight Saving Time In Effect)
📅 DST Transition DatesObserved from March 08 (02:00) to November 01 (02:00).
🕒 Current Local Time2:34 PM on Saturday, July 25, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Caracol to Major World Cities

It is currently 2:34 PM on Saturday in Caracol. The table below shows the live local time in the world's key business and travel hubs, and how far each one runs ahead of or behind Caracol right now (daylight saving time is already included). Use it to plan international calls, meeting schedules and flight arrivals without time-zone mistakes.

CityCurrent Local TimeCompared To Caracol
New York (United States)Sat, 2:34 PMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 11:34 AM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sat, 2:34 PMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Sat, 7:34 PM5h ahead
Paris (France)Sat, 8:34 PM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sat, 10:34 PM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 2:34 AM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 3:34 AM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 4:34 AM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 6:34 AM16h ahead

ℹ Differences are calculated live from the IANA time-zone database, so active daylight saving periods in either location are automatically reflected.

💱 Money In Caracol — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Caracol is the Haitian gourde (HTG), written as G. The reference values below show roughly what one unit of each major world currency converts to — handy for a quick mental benchmark when checking prices, tipping or withdrawing cash on arrival.

$ 1 US Dollar
G 130.79
HTG
€ 1 Euro
G 148.79
HTG
£ 1 British Pound
G 174.20
HTG
A$ 1 Australian Dollar
G 91.29
HTG
C$ 1 Canadian Dollar
G 92.74
HTG

💰 Indicative mid-market cross-rates, last refreshed July 25, 2026. See the full currency profile & live rates before exchanging money.

🗣️ Languages Spoken In Caracol

Knowing which languages are used in Caracol helps with signage, transport bookings, hiring local guides and emergency communication. English proficiency varies by region — learning a few greetings in the local language always earns goodwill.

Official language(s):
FrenchHaitian Creole

🗣 Explore the complete language profile including regional languages and speaker statistics.

🗺️ Nearby Cities Proximity Directory

Aerial distance, direction bearings and direct links to travel standards guides for cities closest to Caracol. Used by logistics coordinators, supply chain managers and on-ground operational teams to plan intercity routing, cross-border deliveries and transport corridors.

Nearby CityDistance (mi)Distance (km)HeadingDirection
Trou du Nord (Nord-Est, Haiti)5 mi8 kmSouth (S)
⬆️
Terrier Rouge (Nord-Est, Haiti)6 mi9 kmSE
⬆️
Limonade (Nord, Haiti)7 mi11 kmWSW
⬆️
Phaëton (Nord-Est, Haiti)8 mi13 kmEast (E)
⬆️
Quartier Morin (Nord, Haiti)9 mi15 kmWest (W)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Caracol

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Caracol is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,730 km away. Straight-line distances from Caracol to all seven wonders, nearest first — a fun bucket-list planner with a full visiting guide for each monument.

WonderLocationDistance (km)Distance (mi)
Chichén ItzáPisté (nearest town), Mexico1,730 km1,075 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,654 km2,270 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,679 km3,529 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,119 km5,045 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,477 km6,510 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,286 km8,256 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,886 km8,629 mi

🏛 Click any wonder for its full visiting guide — entrance fees, best time to visit, how to get there and travel tips. Or browse all 7 Wonders of the World.

🌐 State & Country Travel Guides

Caracol shares the same national travel standards as the rest of Nord-Est and Haiti. For a broader view covering more cities and regional context, see the full state and country travel guides.

✈️ Nord-Est Travel GuideView travel standards for all of Nord-Est, including major hub cities.
✈️ Haiti Travel GuideView nationwide travel standards for Haiti.

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Caracol, Haiti runs at 110V / 60Hz using Type A/B socket. Always check your device's input rating before plugging in — connecting a 110V appliance to a 220–240V outlet will permanently burn it out. Carry the right plug adapter for Caracol and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Caracol.

StandardDetail
⚡ Voltage110 V
🔄 Frequency60 Hz
🔌 Plug Types
AType A: Two flat parallel pins
BType B: Two flat parallel pins + round grounding pin
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🧭 Caracol's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Caracol

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Caracol. Confirm the local socket type and voltage in the Electrical Standards table above before you leave home, then pack a universal adapter rather than hunting for the right plug once you land.

🚒 Save These Numbers Before You Land

Emergency response only helps if you dial the right line. Store the Emergency Numbers listed above in your phone the moment you arrive in Caracol — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Caracol

Caracol keeps Right-hand traffic, same as the rest of Haiti. Arriving from a country with opposite-side traffic takes a minute to recalibrate — roundabouts and multi-lane junctions are where the mistake usually happens. See the Driving & General Info card above for the full reference.

✈️ Landing Near Caracol

The closest airport to Caracol is Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP), about 20 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for the airport nearest the state capital too — worth checking if it offers more direct routes.

🕑 Calling Caracol From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Caracol needs to account for its UTC offset — check the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above before you schedule anything. A miscounted time zone is one of the most common reasons a call with partners in Caracol gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Caracol

Caracol rarely sits in isolation. See the Nearby Cities Proximity Directory above for the closest towns, their distance and compass heading from Caracol — handy for a multi-stop road trip or a same-day delivery loop.

🔎 Explore More About Caracol

ℹ️ Caracol OverviewSee the full profile of Caracol — population, GPS, timezone and more.
🗺 Caracol MapView the satellite map with precise GPS coordinates.
📍 Nearby CitiesExplore cities near Caracol for distance and direction.
💰 Caracol CurrencyCheck live exchange rates before you budget your trip.

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Caracol

What side of the road do people drive on in Caracol?

Caracol, like the rest of Haiti, drives on the Right. Confirm this before renting a car or booking a driver — see the Driving & General Info card above for the country's full road-rule reference.

What voltage and plug type does Caracol use?

Caracol runs on 110V / 60Hz power through Type A/B sockets. Pack a matching adapter or a universal one — see the Electrical Standards table above for full plug descriptions.

What are the emergency numbers in Caracol?

In Caracol, reach police on 114, ambulance on 116, fire brigade on 115. See the Emergency Numbers card above — save these before you need them.

What is the closest airport to Caracol?

Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP) is the nearest airport to Caracol, about 20 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Caracol in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Caracol runs on Eastern Daylight Time (UTC -05:00). See the Local Time Offset & DST Status card above, plus a live time-difference table against major world cities.

What languages are spoken in Caracol?

Caracol shares the official and regional languages of Nord-Est and Haiti — see the Languages Spoken card above for the full breakdown. Learning a greeting or two in the local language goes a long way with vendors and drivers.

Can I use my home currency in Caracol?

No — Caracol uses the Haitian gourde (HTG), symbol G. Convert before you arrive; see the quick exchange reference above or the full Caracol currency page for live rates.