Current time in
Halifax, Canada
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
America/Halifax · UTC-03:00 · DST in effect
About Halifax, Canada
Halifax, Canada observes UTC-03:00 right now on the America/Halifax time zone (ADT). The clock stays accurate to the second, and the details beneath it cover the UTC offset, daylight saving status, and how Halifax, Canada lines up with cities around the globe.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- America/Halifax
- Abbreviation
- ADT
- UTC offset
- UTC-03:00
- Daylight saving
- In effect
Daylight saving time ends in Halifax, Canada on 1 November 2026, when the clock moves back to UTC-04:00 (AST).
Halifax, Canada vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax (this zone) | UTC-03:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
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Same UTC offset
Other zones in Canada
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Halifax, Canada right now? ▾
The current time in Halifax, Canada is shown live at the top of this page, based on the America/Halifax time zone (UTC-03:00).
What is the UTC offset for Halifax, Canada? ▾
Halifax, Canada is currently at UTC-03:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Halifax, Canada observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
Yes, Halifax, Canada is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Halifax, Canada use? ▾
Halifax, Canada uses the America/Halifax IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.