Fukuoka×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: Fukuoka uses the JPY (¥) and Port-au-Prince uses the HTG (G). Language shifts too — Japanese in Fukuoka, French in Port-au-Prince. Be careful behind the wheel: Fukuoka drives on the left, Port-au-Prince on the right.
- Country
- Japan
- Capital
- Tokyo
- Currency
- Japanese yen (JPY · ¥)
- Language
- Japanese
- Calling code
- +81
- 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 Fukuoka and Port-au-Prince?
Fukuoka is 13 hours behind Port-au-Prince. Fukuoka runs on GMT+9 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?
Standard 09:00–17:00 workdays don't intersect. Most teams compromise with one side meeting early (before 09:00) or late (after 17:00).
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 Fukuoka from Port-au-Prince?
About 13,732 km as the crow flies (great-circle distance). A non-stop commercial flight cruises that in roughly 16h 39m, 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 Fukuoka and Port-au-Prince use?
Fukuoka uses the Japanese yen (JPY, ¥); 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 Fukuoka from Port-au-Prince?
Dial the international prefix used by your carrier (often 00), then +81, 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 Fukuoka and Port-au-Prince?
Fukuoka primarily speaks Japanese; 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 Fukuoka and Port-au-Prince drive on the same side of the road?
No. Japan 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.