Port-au-Prince, Haiti — GPS Coordinates
18° 32' 36.6" N, 72° 20' 19.7" W
| Country | Haiti |
| Continent | North America |
| Population | 1,234,742 |
| Timezone | America/Port-au-Prince |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 / UTC−4 |
Located in the western part of Haiti, Port-au-Prince is situated on the Caribbean coast, bordered by the Gulf of Gonâve. The city lies at the base of the Massif de la Selle mountains, providing a stunning backdrop and influence on the local climate and economy.
The coordinates 18.5435, -72.3388 can be utilized for various practical applications, including driving directions, sharing locations with others, and geotagging photos. Entering these coordinates into a GPS device or mapping application will help pinpoint the exact location within the city.
Geographic Facts About Port-au-Prince
- Sunrise
- 06:30
- local time, 9 August
- Sunset
- 19:21
- local time, 9 August
- Day length
- 12h 51m
- 9 August
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 / UTC−4
- America/Port-au-Prince
- Antipode
- -18.543490, 107.661190
- the point on the exact opposite side of the Earth
Sun times are computed from the coordinates for the date shown, in the city's local time, and are accurate to within a few minutes.
Port-au-Prince 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
Distances from Port-au-Prince
| City | Distance | Miles | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delmas | 4 km | 3 mi | E (88°) |
| Carrefour | 6 km | 4 mi | W (268°) |
| Pétionville | 7 km | 4 mi | ESE (121°) |
| Croix-des-Bouquets | 12 km | 8 mi | ENE (73°) |
| Arcahaie | 31 km | 19 mi | NW (324°) |
| Léogâne | 31 km | 19 mi | W (263°) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the precise GPS coordinates for Port-au-Prince?
The GPS coordinates for Port-au-Prince are 18.5435° N latitude and -72.3388° W longitude. When reading coordinates, note that latitude is given first, followed by longitude.
What time zone is Port-au-Prince in?
Port-au-Prince is in the America/Port-au-Prince time zone, which is UTC-5. This means it is five hours behind Coordinated Universal Time.
How can I use the coordinates of Port-au-Prince in a maps app?
To use the coordinates 18.5435, -72.3388 in a maps app, simply enter them in the search bar. Most applications will recognize the format and direct you to the location.
City coordinates are sourced from the GeoNames gazetteer and expressed in the WGS84 datum. Read more about where this data comes from.