Latitude and Longitude of Haiti
18° 32' 36.6" N, 72° 20' 19.7" W
Located in the Caribbean region, Haiti is situated on the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. It lies in the western part of the island, within the North American continent and the Western Hemisphere, with geographic coordinates approximately at 18.54° N latitude and 72.34° W longitude. Individuals may seek to look up coordinates in Haiti for various practical purposes, such as using geocoding applications for location identification, navigation, or planning mapping projects. Understanding its coordinates can also assist in time-zone planning, as Haiti operates under Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5).
Haiti Coordinates in Every Format
The same location, expressed in each common coordinate notation. Tap any value to copy it.
- Decimal Degrees (DD) · most common
- 18.543490, -72.338810
- Degrees, Minutes, Seconds (DMS) · paper maps
- 18°32'36.6"N 72°20'19.7"W
- Degrees Decimal Minutes (DDM) · marine / aviation
- 18°32.609'N 72°20.329'W
- UTM · surveying / GIS
- 18N 780926E 2052393N
- Geohash · base32 index
- d7k93zsrx
- Plus Code · Open Location Code
- 77C9GMV6+9FW
- Geo URI · geo: scheme
- geo:18.543490,-72.338810
Major Cities in Haiti
| City | Latitude | Longitude | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port-au-Prince | 18.543490 | -72.338810 | 1,234,742 |
| Carrefour | 18.541140 | -72.399220 | 442,156 |
| Delmas | 18.544780 | -72.300360 | 382,920 |
| Port-de-Paix | 19.939840 | -72.830370 | 306,217 |
| Pétionville | 18.512500 | -72.285280 | 283,052 |
| Croix-des-Bouquets | 18.576770 | -72.226250 | 229,127 |
| Jacmel | 18.235690 | -72.536860 | 137,966 |
| Cap-Haïtien | 19.759380 | -72.198150 | 134,815 |
| Léogâne | 18.511100 | -72.633430 | 134,190 |
| Arcahaie | 18.770190 | -72.512260 | 130,306 |
| Les Cayes | 18.191990 | -73.749480 | 125,799 |
| Tigwav | 18.431170 | -72.865210 | 117,504 |
Frequently Asked Questions
In which continent and region is Haiti located, and how can I read its coordinates?
Haiti is located in North America, specifically in the Caribbean region. Its coordinates are expressed in latitude and longitude, with Haiti's approximate coordinates being 18.54° N (latitude) and 72.34° W (longitude).
What is the time zone of Haiti, and how does its longitudinal position affect it?
Haiti operates on Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5). Its longitudinal position, at approximately 72.34° W, places it within this time zone, which is consistent throughout the year, except during daylight saving time adjustments elsewhere.
How can I find specific cities or regions within Haiti using the country coordinates page?
To pinpoint cities or sub-regions within Haiti, you can use the coordinates provided on the country page as a reference. By inputting specific coordinates into mapping applications or geocoding services, you can identify and explore various locations across the country.