Current local time in Halifax, United Kingdom
BST · UTC+01:00 · British Summer Time
About Halifax
Halifax, Calderdale, United Kingdom uses the British Summer Time time zone (Europe/London), currently UTC+01:00. Population: about 82,624.
| Country: | United Kingdom |
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| State / region: | Calderdale |
| Coordinates: | 53°43′N / 1°51′W |
| Population: | 82,624 |
| Currency: | British pound (GBP) |
| Languages: | English |
| Country calling code: | +44 |
Time zone in Halifax
| IANA time zone: | Europe/London |
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| Time zone name: | British Summer Time (BST) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC+01:00 |
| UTC time now: |
Daylight saving time
Halifax is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 25 October 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC+00:00 (GMT) |
Sunrise and sunset in Halifax today
| Sunrise: | 07:46 |
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| Sunset: | 17:57 |
| Solar noon: | 12:52 |
| Day length: | 10h 11m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:10 – 18:33 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (BST) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Halifax
- New York+5 hHalifax is 5 hours ahead of New York
- AbujaSame timeHalifax is on the same time
- Tokyo−8 hHalifax is 8 hours behind Tokyo
Frequently asked questions about Halifax time
What time zone is Halifax in?
Halifax uses the IANA time zone Europe/London (British Summer Time). The current offset is UTC+01:00.
Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?
Halifax is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 25 October 2026, to UTC+00:00.
What is the time difference between Halifax and New York?
Right now Halifax is 5 hours ahead of New York. 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 Abuja?
Right now Halifax and Abuja are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.