Daylight Savings Time Changes in Haiti 🇭🇹 (2016)
Haiti observes daylight saving time. Clocks next fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026, switching from EDT (UTC-4) to EST (UTC-5).
| Country: | Haiti |
| Capital: | Port-au-Prince |
| Abbreviations: | HT, HTI |
| IANA Time Zones: | 1 |
| Dial Code: | +509 |
Departments in Haiti that do not observe Daylight Savings Time
DST Changes Summary for Haiti
| Date | Year | Change | Time | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov | 2025 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 8 Mar | 2026 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 1 Nov | 2026 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 14 Mar | 2027 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 7 Nov | 2027 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 12 Mar | 2028 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 5 Nov | 2028 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 11 Mar | 2029 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 4 Nov | 2029 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 10 Mar | 2030 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
| 3 Nov | 2030 | Back 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 01:00 | Daylight Saving End |
| 9 Mar | 2031 | Forward 1 hour | 01:59 ➜ 03:00 | Daylight Saving Start |
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Common Questions about Daylight Savings Time Changes in Haiti
Does Haiti use Daylight Saving Time in 2016?
No, Haiti does not observe Daylight Saving Time in 2016. The entire nation remains on its standard time offset year-round, meaning there are no seasonal clock adjustments for residents or visitors to worry about.
Does all of Haiti follow the same time change schedule?
Yes, Haiti follows a single, unified schedule. Every department across the country transitions to and from Daylight Saving Time at the exact same moment, ensuring a consistent time standard nationwide.
Frequently Asked Questions about DST in Haiti
Does Haiti observe Daylight Saving Time?
No, Haiti does not observe Daylight Saving Time. Clocks stay on the same time year-round. Several countries near the equator and in low-latitude regions skip DST because daylight hours change little across seasons.
What time zone is Haiti on after DST ends?
After DST ends, Haiti returns to its standard time zone, America / Port-au-Prince (America/Port-au-Prince). Standard time is the country's year-round baseline; DST adds one hour to that during the warmer months.
Why doesn't Haiti use Daylight Saving Time?
Countries near the equator gain almost no benefit from DST because day length barely changes across the year. Other countries have abandoned DST due to public opposition, energy studies showing little benefit, or to simplify scheduling. Haiti falls into one of these categories.