Time Halifax - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 3 h (ADT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 4 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 3 h (ADT) |
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What time is it in Halifax?
The current time in Halifax is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Halifax is in Canada, in the America/Halifax time zone. Halifax is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −3:00. The next clock change in Halifax is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time difference with Ottawa: +1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Ottawa, it is 13:00 in Halifax.
Time zone and clock changes in Halifax
| Time zone | America/Halifax |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −3:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
| Difference with Ottawa | +1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Halifax
Today, October 2, 2026, the sun rises in Halifax at 07:13 and sets at 18:53 (local time), giving 11 h 40 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:03.
More about Halifax
See the location and GPS coordinates of Halifax, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Halifax and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Halifax
What time is it in Halifax right now?
The current time in Halifax is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Halifax time zone.
What is the time difference between Halifax and Ottawa?
Time difference with Ottawa: +1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Ottawa, it is 13:00 in Halifax.
Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?
Halifax is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −3:00. The next clock change in Halifax is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Halifax?
Today, October 2, 2026, the sun rises in Halifax at 07:13 and sets at 18:53 (local time), giving 11 h 40 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:03.
