Current local time in Halifax, Canada
ADT · UTC-03:00 · Atlantic Daylight Time
About Halifax
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada uses the Atlantic Daylight Time time zone (America/Halifax), currently UTC-03:00. Population: about 359,111.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Nova Scotia |
| Coordinates: | 44°39′N / 63°34′W |
| Population: | 359,111 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Halifax
| IANA time zone: | America/Halifax |
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| Time zone name: | Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-03:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Canada: | 23 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Halifax is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-04:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-04:00 (AST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Halifax today
| Sunrise: | 07:38 |
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| Sunset: | 18:18 |
| Solar noon: | 12:58 |
| Day length: | 10h 39m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:09 – 18:48 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (ADT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Halifax
- London−4 hHalifax is 4 hours behind London
- New York+1 hHalifax is 1 hour ahead of New York
- Abuja−4 hHalifax is 4 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Halifax time
What time zone is Halifax in?
Halifax uses the IANA time zone America/Halifax (Atlantic Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-03:00.
Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?
Halifax is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-04:00.
What is the time difference between Halifax and London?
Right now Halifax is 4 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Halifax and New York?
Right now Halifax is 1 hour ahead of New York. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.