Current Local Time in Halifax, Canada
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Current local time in 🇨🇦 Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
AST/ADT UTC-03:00
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Relative to UTC
-3 hours
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Noon here = 15:00 UTC
09:00 here = 12:00 UTC
12:00 here = 15:00 UTC
17:00 here = 20:00 UTC
ISO Week
11 Odd Week
Sun
07:31
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18:58
Today
Morning rush in Halifax. Commuters fill the streets, cafés are buzzing. The current offset is UTC-03:00.
Daylight Saving Time
Last Clock Change
2026-03-08
Clocks moved forward to GMT-3
Next Clock Change
2026-11-01
Clocks will move back to GMT-4
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Quick Facts
| Country | 🇨🇦Canada |
| State / Region | Nova Scotia |
| Timezone | AST/ADT |
| UTC Offset | UTC-03:00 |
| DST | Yes — daylight saving time observed |
| Population | 471,559 |
| Elevation | 60 m |
| Sunrise | 07:31 |
| Sunset | 18:58 |
| Coordinates | 44.64°N, -63.58°E |
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Time Difference to Major Cities
| City | Difference | Local Time |
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| New York | -1h | --:-- |
| Los Angeles | -4h | --:-- |
| London | +3h | --:-- |
| Paris | +4h | --:-- |
| Dubai | +7h | --:-- |
| Mumbai | +8h 30m | --:-- |
| Singapore | +11h | --:-- |
| Tokyo | +12h | --:-- |
| Sydney | +14h | --:-- |
| Sao Paulo | +0h | --:-- |
| Cairo | +5h | --:-- |
| Shanghai | +11h | --:-- |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the business hours in Halifax?
Standard business hours in Halifax are 09:00–17:00 local time (AST/ADT). Check the live clock above to see the current local time. Use our Time Zone Planner to find the best meeting time across cities.
What is the UTC offset for Halifax?
Halifax is currently at UTC-03:00. The timezone identifier is AST/ADT. When it is noon in Halifax, it is 15:00 UTC. You can embed a live Halifax clock on your website.
What ISO week number is it in Halifax?
It is currently ISO week 11 (odd week) in Halifax. ISO week numbers follow the ISO 8601 standard, where week 1 is the week containing the first Thursday of the year. Learn more about ISO week numbers.
Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Halifax observes daylight saving time (DST).
The most recent change was on 2026-03-08, when clocks moved forward to GMT-3. The next change is on 2026-11-01, when clocks will move back to GMT-4.
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