Time Nova Scotia - 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 Nova Scotia?
The current time in Nova Scotia is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Nova Scotia is in Canada, in the America/Halifax time zone. Nova Scotia is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −3:00. The next clock change in Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia.
Time zone and clock changes in Nova Scotia
| 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 Nova Scotia
Today, October 5, 2026, the sun rises in Nova Scotia at 07:15 and sets at 18:45 (local time), giving 11 h 30 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:00.
More about Nova Scotia
See the location and GPS coordinates of Nova Scotia, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Nova Scotia and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Nova Scotia
What time is it in Nova Scotia right now?
The current time in Nova Scotia 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 Nova Scotia and Ottawa?
Time difference with Ottawa: +1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Ottawa, it is 13:00 in Nova Scotia.
Does Nova Scotia observe daylight saving time?
Nova Scotia is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −3:00. The next clock change in Nova Scotia is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Nova Scotia?
Today, October 5, 2026, the sun rises in Nova Scotia at 07:15 and sets at 18:45 (local time), giving 11 h 30 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 13:00.
