Edinburgh×Port-au-Prince
Three numbers. The ones that decide the meeting.
When the world meets at work.
Read the day in both zones.
Crossing the border. Money, language, plugs.
Money changes hands at the border: Edinburgh uses the GBP (£) and Port-au-Prince uses the HTG (G). Language shifts too — English in Edinburgh, French in Port-au-Prince. Be careful behind the wheel: Edinburgh drives on the left, Port-au-Prince on the right.
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Capital
- London
- Currency
- British pound (GBP · £)
- Language
- English
- Calling code
- +44
- Drives on
- Left
- Country
- Haiti
- Capital
- Port-au-Prince
- Currency
- Haitian gourde (HTG · G)
- Language
- French, Haitian Creole
- Calling code
- +509
- Drives on
- Right
Quick answers. Before you book the call.
What's the time difference between Edinburgh and Port-au-Prince?
Edinburgh is 5 hours behind Port-au-Prince. Edinburgh runs on GMT+1 and Port-au-Prince on GMT-4. The gap can shift by an hour when either side enters or leaves daylight saving — the live clocks above always reflect the current offset.
When's the best time to schedule a meeting?
There are 3 hours where both cities are inside a 09:00–17:00 workday. Aim for the middle of that window so neither side is starting or closing out.
Does daylight saving time change the difference?
Yes, if either city observes DST. When one side shifts and the other doesn't, the gap changes by one hour. The DST badges under each clock show whether each zone is currently shifted and when the next transition lands.
How far is Edinburgh from Port-au-Prince?
About 7,010 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 8h 45m, not counting airport time, winds, or routing around restricted airspace.
Can I send this meeting time as a calendar invite?
Yes. Pick a time on the slider above, open the meeting card, customize the title and duration, then download the .ics file. It imports cleanly into Google Calendar, Outlook, and Apple Calendar with the correct timezone attached.
What currency do Edinburgh and Port-au-Prince use?
Edinburgh uses the British pound (GBP, £); Port-au-Prince uses the Haitian gourde (HTG, G). Check the live rate before transferring money or paying with a card abroad — most banks add a 1–3 % FX margin on top of the mid-market rate.
How do I call Edinburgh from Port-au-Prince?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +44, then the local number — drop any leading zero of the city or mobile code. For free calls, WhatsApp, Signal, and FaceTime work over Wi-Fi regardless of country code.
What language is spoken in Edinburgh and Port-au-Prince?
Edinburgh primarily speaks English; Port-au-Prince speaks French, Haitian Creole. English is widely used in business contexts in major cities of both, but written contracts may need translation.
Do Edinburgh and Port-au-Prince drive on the same side of the road?
No. United Kingdom drives on the left, Haiti on the right. If you're renting, expect a learning curve on the first day — especially at roundabouts and when judging the centre of the lane.