What time is it in St. John's right now?

St. John's is on America/St_Johns, currently UTC−2:30. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.

What time zone is St. John's in?

St. John's uses the IANA time zone America/St_Johns, which is UTC−2:30 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.

Does St. John's observe daylight saving time?

Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−3:30.

What time do the sun rise and set in St. John's today?

Today the sun rises at about 5:42 AM and sets at about 8:30 PM local time in St. John's, giving roughly 14h 48m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:07 PM.

Canada · Newfoundland and Labrador

Current local time in St. John's

St. John's keeps time on the America/St_Johns zone, currently UTC−2:30. 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

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador

12:13

Fri, Jul 31UTC−2:30

St. John's time zone at a glance

IANA time zone: America/St_Johns
Current UTC offset: UTC−2:30
Daylight saving: Observed
Next clock change: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 → UTC−3:30
Country: Canada
Region: Newfoundland and Labrador
Coordinates: 47.56°, -52.71°
Population: 110,525
Local date: Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Sunrise and sunset in St. John's today

Computed from St. John's'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: 5:42 AM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Solar noon: 1:07 PM
Day length: 14h 48m
Civil dawn: 5:01 AM
Civil dusk: 9:12 PM
Golden hour ends: 6:21 AM
Golden hour begins: 7:51 PM

Full twilight and golden-hour breakdown

St. John's time difference from major cities

City	Local time now	St. John's is
Los AngelesUnited States	07:43 AM	4h 30m ahead
LondonUnited Kingdom	03:43 PM	3h 30m behind
DubaiUnited Arab Emirates	06:43 PM	6h 30m behind
TokyoJapan	11:43 PM	11h 30m behind

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Working with St. John's time

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

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St. John'stime — questions & answers

What time is it in St. John's right now?: St. John's is on America/St_Johns, currently UTC−2:30. The clock at the top of this page shows the live local time and updates every second in your browser.
What time zone is St. John's in?: St. John's uses the IANA time zone America/St_Johns, which is UTC−2:30 at the moment. The offset shifts across the year because the zone observes daylight saving time.
Does St. John's observe daylight saving time?: Yes. The next change is on Sun, Nov 1, 2026, when clocks go back to UTC−3:30.
What time do the sun rise and set in St. John's today?: Today the sun rises at about 5:42 AM and sets at about 8:30 PM local time in St. John's, giving roughly 14h 48m of daylight. Solar noon falls at 1:07 PM.