Current Time in Halifax, Canada
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
ADTUTC-3
Halifax time zone
Time Zone
Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT)
IANA: America/Halifax
UTC Offset
UTC-3
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (ADT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
44.64° N, 63.58° W
Sunrise
6:57 AM
Sunset
7:17 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax to New York | -1 hour | |
| Halifax to London | +4 hours | |
| Halifax to Dubai | +7 hours | |
| Halifax to New Delhi | +8 hours 30 minutes | |
| Halifax to Tokyo | +12 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Halifax. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Halifax
What time zone is Halifax in?
Halifax is on Atlantic Time (IANA time zone America/Halifax). It uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC-4) as standard time and Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT, UTC-3) during daylight saving time.
Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Halifax and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York is 1 hour behind Halifax. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Halifax?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:57 AM and sets at 7:17 PM local time, giving 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Canada on the same time as Halifax?
No. Canada has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Halifax follows Atlantic Time.