What time is it in Halifax right now?

Halifax is on America/Halifax, currently UTC−3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is Halifax in?

Halifax uses the IANA time zone America/Halifax, which is UTC−3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−4.

What time do the sun rise and set in Halifax today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:58 AM and sets at about 8:42 PM local time in Halifax, giving roughly 14h 44m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:21 PM.

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Current local time in Halifax

Halifax keeps time on the America/Halifax zone, currently UTC−3. The offset shifts twice a year with daylight saving, and the clock below always reflects the rule in force today. The clock runs live in your browser; nothing about your location is sent anywhere.

Current local time

Halifax, Nova Scotia

06:14

Sat, Jul 25UTC−3

Halifax time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/Halifax
Current UTC offset: UTC−3
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−4
Country: Canada
Region: Nova Scotia
Coordinates: 44.64°, -63.58°
Population: 471,559
Local date: Sat, Jul 25, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in Halifax today

Computed from Halifax's latitude and longitude for the current local date. Times shift by a minute or two either side depending on elevation and the horizon you actually see.

Sunrise: 5:58 AM
Sunset: 8:42 PM
Solar noon: 1:21 PM
Day length: 14h 44m
Civil dawn: 5:18 AM
Civil dusk: 9:22 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:35 AM
Golden hour begins: 8:05 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

Halifax time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	Halifax is
Los AngelesUnited States	02:14 PM	4h ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	10:14 PM	4h behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	01:14 AM	7h behind
TokyoJapan	06:14 AM	12h behind

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Working with Halifax time

Scheduling across America/Halifax is where most calendar mistakes start — a meeting agreed in one zone drifts by an hour the moment either side changes its clocks. These tools each handle a piece of that problem.

Find a meeting timeSee which hours overlap between Halifax and everywhere else on your team.Convert a timeTranslate a specific moment into or out of America/Halifax.Track clock changesSee exactly when Halifax next changes its clocks.Add to your boardKeep Halifax beside your other cities, ticking live.Business hours overlapWork out the window where Halifax offices and yours are both open.Send a calendar inviteExport an event with America/Halifax baked in, not guessed.

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Halifaxtime — questions & answers

What time is it in Halifax right now?: Halifax is on America/Halifax, currently UTC−3. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is Halifax in?: Halifax uses the IANA time zone America/Halifax, which is UTC−3 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−4.
What time do the sun rise and set in Halifax today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:58 AM and sets at about 8:42 PM local time in Halifax, giving roughly 14h 44m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:21 PM.