Current Time in Halifax, Canada
Halifax is on Atlantic Standard Time – AST (UTC−4) right now. It switches to ADT (UTC−3) on 14 Mar 2027.
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· Halifax
America/Halifax
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Time zone of Halifax
| Time zone | Atlantic Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | AST |
| UTC offset | UTC−4 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Halifax |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−4 in winter, UTC−3 in summer |
Time difference between Halifax and other cities
Daylight saving time in Halifax
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AST (UTC−4) to ADT (UTC−3).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from ADT (UTC−3) to AST (UTC−4).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from AST (UTC−4) to ADT (UTC−3).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from ADT (UTC−3) to AST (UTC−4).
Halifax time FAQ
What time is it in Halifax right now?
Halifax is on AST (UTC−4). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Halifax, updated every second.
What time zone is Halifax in?
Halifax is in Atlantic Standard Time, abbreviated AST, UTC−4. Its IANA time zone id is America/Halifax.
Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from AST to ADT.
What is the time difference between Halifax and New York?
New York is 1 hour behind Halifax.
Other cities in Canada
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.