About Newfoundland Time
Newfoundland Time is used in the Canadian island of Newfoundland and southeastern Labrador. It is one of the few time zones with a half-hour offset.
Daylight saving time
Newfoundland Time switches between Newfoundland Standard Time (NST, UTC−3:30) and Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT, UTC−2:30).
- Sunday, March 8, 2026: clocks go forward from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (NDT begins)
- Sunday, November 1, 2026: clocks go back from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (NST begins)
- Sunday, March 14, 2027: clocks go forward from 2:00 AM to 3:00 AM (NDT begins)
- Sunday, November 7, 2027: clocks go back from 2:00 AM to 1:00 AM (NST begins)
Cities on this clock
- St. John's Canada
NT vs. other time zones
| Time zone | Now | vs. NST | Converter |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Time EST/EDT | — | — | |
| Central Time CST/CDT | — | — | |
| Mountain Time MST/MDT | — | — | |
| Pacific Time PST/PDT | — | — | |
| Alaska Time AKST/AKDT | — | — | |
| Hawaii Time HST | — | — | |
| Greenwich Mean Time GMT | — | — | |
| Coordinated Universal Time UTC | — | — | |
| Central European Time CET/CEST | — | — | |
| Eastern European Time EET/EEST | — | — | |
| India Standard Time IST | — | — | |
| Japan Standard Time JST | — | — | |
| Australian Eastern Time AEST/AEDT | — | — | |
| Singapore Time SGT | — | — | |
| Philippine Time PHT | — | — | |
| Moscow Time MSK | — | — | |
| Gulf Standard Time GST | — | — |
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Questions
What is the difference between NST and NDT?
NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) is the winter time, UTC−3:30. NDT (Newfoundland Daylight Time) is the daylight saving time used in summer, UTC−2:30. People often say NST all year, but strictly NDT applies while daylight saving is in effect.
When does Newfoundland Time change in 2026?
In 2026, clocks on Newfoundland Time go forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Where is Newfoundland Time used?
Newfoundland Time is used in the Canadian island of Newfoundland and southeastern Labrador. It is one of the few time zones with a half-hour offset.
What is NST in UTC?
NST is UTC−3:30 and NDT is UTC−2:30.