Current local time in Halifax, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in Halifax. Halifax is in the America/Halifax time zone, UTC−3 right now (ADT).
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Nova Scotia |
| Population | about 291,000 |
| Coordinates | 44.65° N, 63.60° W |
| Time zone | America/Halifax |
| Abbreviation | AST / ADT |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 (winter) / UTC−3 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Halifax uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−4 (AST) and UTC−3 (ADT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:17 AM | 7:25 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:29 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 34 min |
| September equinox | 7:01 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:48 AM | 4:36 PM | 8 h 48 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Halifax at about 12:23 PM in mid-January, and about 1:20 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 14 minutes ahead of the sun, because Halifax sits at 63.6° W, while its time zone is centred on 60.0° W.
Halifax time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Halifax |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour behind | |
| Los Angeles | 4 hours behind | |
| London | 4 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 5 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 8 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 9.5 hours ahead in Jan, 8.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 12 hours ahead in Jan, 11 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 15 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Halifax |
|---|---|---|
| Salem, United States | 632 km (393 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Quebec City | 641 km (398 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Boston, United States | 655 km (407 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Manchester, United States | 656 km (408 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Sherbrooke | 657 km (408 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Lowell, United States | 660 km (410 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| New Bedford, United States | 682 km (424 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Providence, United States | 707 km (439 mi) | 1 hour behind |
Other cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Vancouver
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Hamilton
- Winnipeg
- Quebec City
- Kitchener
- Oshawa
- London
- Victoria
- Windsor
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Abbotsford
- Barrie
Questions people ask
What time zone is Halifax in?
Halifax is in the America/Halifax time zone, UTC−4, or UTC−3 during daylight saving time.
Does Halifax have daylight saving time?
Halifax uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−4 (AST) and UTC−3 (ADT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Halifax when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Halifax's clocks follow a zone centred on 60.0° W, so on standard time they run about 14 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).