Current time in Halifax
Canada
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Time zone
America/Halifax
UTC offset
GMT-3
Abbreviation
GMT-3
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
44.65, -63.58
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Halifax
Halifax uses America/Halifax. The clocks change twice a year: UTC−4 in winter and UTC−3 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Halifax
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | +1h |
| London · United Kingdom | −4h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +4h |
| Paris · France | −5h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −7h |
| Mumbai · India | −8h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −12h |
| Sydney · Australia | −13h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Halifax
The longest day brings about 15h 34m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 49m.
Nearby cities
- Quebec City · 639 km
- Boston · 655 km
- Montreal · 790 km
- Ottawa · 955 km
- New York · 957 km
- Philadelphia · 1,085 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Halifax in?
- Halifax is in the America/Halifax time zone, currently UTC−3.
- Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Halifax move between UTC−4 and UTC−3.
- What is the time difference between Halifax and New York?
- Halifax is 1h ahead of New York.