Time zone in Halifax
- Time zone: Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT)
- UTC offset right now: UTC−3
- IANA time zone ID: America/Halifax
- Country: Canada
Daylight saving time
Halifax observes daylight saving time. Right now it is on Atlantic Daylight Time (UTC−3).
- On Sunday, November 1, 2026, clocks in Halifax go back one hour, to UTC−4.
- On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks in Halifax go forward one hour, to UTC−3.
Halifax compared to other cities
| City | Time now | vs. Halifax |
|---|---|---|
| New York | — | 1 hr behind |
| Los Angeles | — | 4 hrs behind |
| Chicago | — | 2 hrs behind |
| London | — | 4 hrs ahead |
| Paris | — | 5 hrs ahead |
| Dubai | — | 7 hrs ahead |
| Mumbai | — | 8 hrs 30 min ahead |
| Tokyo | — | 12 hrs ahead |
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