Current Time in Halifax, Canada
Halifax currently observes Atlantic Daylight Time (AST/ADT, UTC−3).
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About Halifax
Halifax is a city in Canada. Halifax is in the America/Halifax time zone (UTC−4). It shares this time zone with Dartmouth and Charlottetown. The city's primary airport carries the code YHZ.
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Halifax time zone details
Clocks in Halifax move back 1 hour to AST (UTC−4) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Halifax in?
Halifax is in the America/Halifax time zone and observes Atlantic Daylight Time (AST/ADT). The current UTC offset is UTC−3.
What is the current time in Halifax?
It is currently 9:02 PM on Sunday, July 26, 2026 in Halifax, Canada.
Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Halifax move back 1 hour to AST (UTC−4) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Halifax today?
Sunrise today is at 5:53 AM and sunset at 8:47 PM — 14 hours 54 minutes of daylight.
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