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Current Date And Time In Cap-Haïtien, Haiti

Sunday, 26 July 2026
00:01:13 EDT
State: Nord
Currency: Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Timezone: UTC -05:00 (EDT)
Population: 134,815
District: Okap

✈️ Cap-Haïtien, Nord, Haiti - Travel Information


Plan your trip to Cap-Haïtien, Nord, 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 Cap-Haïtien.

Why It Matters: Arriving in Cap-Haïtien 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 Cap-Haïtien — so every trip, deployment or shipment runs without a hitch.

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🚗 Driving & General Info

Vehicles in Haiti, which includes Cap-Haïtien, 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 Cap-Haïtien.

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 Cap-Haïtien. 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 Cap-Haïtien.

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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 Cap-Haïtien for flight planning and ground transport arrangements.

Nearest to Cap-Haïtien
International Airport • CAP
Cap Haitien International Airport
Cap Haitien, HT
4
km away

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

✈️ How Far Is Cap-Haïtien From Major World Cities?

Straight-line (great-circle) distance from Cap-Haïtien 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)2,336 km1,452 mi~ 3h 30m
Toronto (Canada)2,740 km1,702 mi~ 3h 58m
Los Angeles (United States)4,789 km2,976 mi~ 6h 23m
London (United Kingdom)7,070 km4,393 mi~ 9h 04m
Paris (France)7,249 km4,504 mi~ 9h 17m
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)12,450 km7,736 mi~ 15h 24m
Tokyo (Japan)12,997 km8,076 mi~ 16h 02m
Auckland (New Zealand)13,325 km8,280 mi~ 16h 26m
Sydney (Australia)15,470 km9,612 mi~ 18h 57m
Singapore (Singapore)17,628 km10,953 mi~ 21h 29m

✈ 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 Cap-Haïtien, 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 Cap-Haïtien 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 Time12:01 AM on Sunday, July 26, 2026

🌍 Time Difference From Cap-Haïtien to Major World Cities

It is currently 12:01 AM on Sunday in Cap-Haïtien. 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 Cap-Haïtien 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 Cap-Haïtien
New York (United States)Sun, 12:01 AMSame time
Los Angeles (United States)Sat, 9:01 PM3h behind
Toronto (Canada)Sun, 12:01 AMSame time
London (United Kingdom)Sun, 5:01 AM5h ahead
Paris (France)Sun, 6:01 AM6h ahead
Dubai (United Arab Emirates)Sun, 8:01 AM8h ahead
Singapore (Singapore)Sun, 12:01 PM12h ahead
Tokyo (Japan)Sun, 1:01 PM13h ahead
Sydney (Australia)Sun, 2:01 PM14h ahead
Auckland (New Zealand)Sun, 4:01 PM16h 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 Cap-Haïtien — Quick Exchange Reference

The local currency in Cap-Haïtien 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 Cap-Haïtien

Knowing which languages are used in Cap-Haïtien 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 Cap-Haïtien. 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
Quartier Morin (Nord, Haiti)5 mi8 kmSSE
⬆️
Plaine du Nord (Nord, Haiti)7 mi12 kmSW
⬆️
Limonade (Nord, Haiti)8 mi13 kmSE
⬆️
Acul du Nord (Nord, Haiti)10 mi15 kmSW
⬆️
Milot (Nord, Haiti)10 mi17 kmSouth (S)
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🏛️ 7 Wonders Of The World — Distance From Cap-Haïtien

The closest of the New 7 Wonders to Cap-Haïtien is the Chichén Itzá (Mexico), about 1,710 km away. Straight-line distances from Cap-Haïtien 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), Mexico1,710 km1,063 mi
Machu PicchuAguas Calientes, Peru3,661 km2,275 mi
Christ the RedeemerRio de Janeiro, Brazil5,696 km3,540 mi
ColosseumRome, Italy8,129 km5,051 mi
PetraWadi Musa, Jordan10,489 km6,518 mi
Great Wall of ChinaBeijing (nearest major city), China13,276 km8,250 mi
Taj MahalAgra, India13,890 km8,631 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

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

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

⚡ Electrical Standards

Power supply in Cap-Haïtien, 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 Cap-Haïtien and a voltage converter if needed. Essential pre-arrival check for gadget travellers, hardware shippers, remote workers and field engineers setting up equipment in Cap-Haïtien.

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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🧭 Cap-Haïtien's Travel Essentials — What Every Visitor Should Know

🔋 Before You Pack for Cap-Haïtien

A dead phone charger is a rough way to start a trip to Cap-Haïtien. 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 Cap-Haïtien — not after something goes wrong. Corporate travel desks and family back home should keep the same list on file.

🚦 Rules of the Road in Cap-Haïtien

Cap-Haïtien 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 Cap-Haïtien

The closest airport to Cap-Haïtien is Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP), about 4 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 Cap-Haïtien From Abroad

Every call, meeting invite or delivery ETA involving Cap-Haïtien 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 Cap-Haïtien gets missed.

🗺 Planning a Route Beyond Cap-Haïtien

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

🔎 Explore More About Cap-Haïtien

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

Frequently Asked Questions — Travelling To Cap-Haïtien

What side of the road do people drive on in Cap-Haïtien?

Cap-Haïtien, 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 Cap-Haïtien use?

Cap-Haïtien 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 Cap-Haïtien?

In Cap-Haïtien, 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 Cap-Haïtien?

Cap Haitien International Airport (CAP) is the nearest airport to Cap-Haïtien, about 4 km away. See the Nearest Airports table above for airports near the state capital as well.

What time zone is Cap-Haïtien in, and does it observe daylight saving?

Cap-Haïtien 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 Cap-Haïtien?

Cap-Haïtien shares the official and regional languages of Nord 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 Cap-Haïtien?

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