Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT)
NDT is UTC-2:30. Current Newfoundland Time and when NDT applies.
Newfoundland Time now
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
NSTUTC-3:30
Newfoundland Time is on NST right now, not NDT
About NDT
- Full Name
- Newfoundland Daylight Time
- Abbreviation
- NDT
- UTC Offset
- UTC-2:30
- Newfoundland Time is on
- Standard Time (NST)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Newfoundland Time: Starts Mar 14, 2027 · switches between NST and NDT
Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT) is UTC-2:30, used in Newfoundland during daylight saving time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. In winter the province uses Newfoundland Standard Time (NST, UTC-3:30).
Where NDT is used
Switches between NST and NDT
- Newfoundland and southeastern Labrador, Canada (St. John’s)
Major Cities in Newfoundland Time
Each city shows its own current abbreviation, so places on daylight saving time are labelled accordingly.
NDT vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| NDT to NST | -1 hour | Same region |
| NDT to ADT | -30 minutes | -30 minutes |
| NDT to EDT | -1 hour 30 minutes | -1 hour 30 minutes |
| NDT to UTC | +2 hours 30 minutes | +3 hours 30 minutes |
“By definition” compares the fixed offsets of the abbreviations. “Right now” compares the actual local time in each region today, including daylight saving time.
NDT FAQs
What is NDT?
Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT) is UTC-2:30, used in Newfoundland during daylight saving time from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. In winter the province uses Newfoundland Standard Time (NST, UTC-3:30).
What is the UTC offset of NDT?
NDT is always UTC-2:30. When Newfoundland Time is not on daylight saving time, it uses NST (UTC-3:30) instead.
Is it NDT or NST right now?
Newfoundland Time is on NST right now, not NDT. NST is UTC-3:30, 1 hour behind NDT (UTC-2:30). Newfoundland Time switches to NDT on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM.
When does Newfoundland Time switch between NST and NDT?
In 2026, Newfoundland Time switches to NDT on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 2:00 AM (clocks go forward 1 hour) and back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM (clocks go back 1 hour).
Is NDT used all year anywhere?
No major region uses NDT all year. It is only in effect during daylight saving time; the rest of the year the same places use NST.