NST Time Now: Newfoundland Standard Time
NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) is a fixed offset of UTC−3:30: it never changes for daylight saving.
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Regions on NST switch to NDT (UTC−2:30) during daylight saving time.
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Frequently asked questions
What does NST stand for?
NST stands for Newfoundland Standard Time, a UTC offset of UTC−3:30.
Is NST the same as NDT?
No. NST (UTC−3:30) is standard (winter) time; NDT (UTC−2:30) is daylight (summer) time, one hour ahead. The umbrella term “Newfoundland Time” refers to whichever is in effect, so it is always safe to write Newfoundland Time when you are unsure.
When do the clocks change for NST?
In 2026, clocks go forward into NDT on Sunday, March 8 and back into NST on Sunday, November 1. The dates shift by a week or so each year; this page always shows the live, correct schedule.
What time is it in NST right now?
It is currently 6:03 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2026 in NST (UTC−3:30).
Where is NST used?
Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, in winter, one of the few half-hour offsets in the Americas. Cities currently on this time include St. John's, Mount Pearl, Paradise, Corner Brook, Conception Bay South.
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