Newfoundland Standard Time (NST)
NST is UTC-3:30. Current Newfoundland Time and when NST applies.
Newfoundland Time now
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
NDTUTC-2:30
Newfoundland Time is on NDT right now, not NST
About NST
- Full Name
- Newfoundland Standard Time
- Abbreviation
- NST
- UTC Offset
- UTC-3:30
- Newfoundland Time is on
- Daylight Time (NDT)
- Daylight Saving Time
- Newfoundland Time: Ends Nov 1, 2026 · switches between NST and NDT
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is UTC-3:30, one of the few half-hour time zones in the world. Newfoundland uses NST in winter and Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT, UTC-2:30) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
Where NST 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.
NST vs Other Time Zones
| Comparison | By definition | Right now (local clocks) |
|---|---|---|
| NST to NDT | +1 hour | Same region |
| NST to AST | -30 minutes | -30 minutes |
| NST to EST | -1 hour 30 minutes | -1 hour 30 minutes |
| NST to UTC | +3 hours 30 minutes | +2 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.
NST FAQs
What is NST?
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is UTC-3:30, one of the few half-hour time zones in the world. Newfoundland uses NST in winter and Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT, UTC-2:30) from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.
What is the UTC offset of NST?
NST is always UTC-3:30. When Newfoundland Time observes daylight saving time, it uses NDT (UTC-2:30) instead.
Is it NST or NDT right now?
Newfoundland Time is on NDT right now, not NST. NDT is UTC-2:30, 1 hour ahead of NST (UTC-3:30). Newfoundland Time returns to NST on Sunday, November 1, 2026 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).