Current Time in Halifax — Time Now
What time is it in Halifax, Canada? The current local time in Halifax is shown live, with the date, ADT time zone and UTC-03:00 offset.
Current time in Halifax
The clock above shows the exact current time in Halifax, Canada, updating live every second. Because the time is read from a live time-zone database, it is correct no matter where you are viewing from — your own device's time zone does not affect it.
Time zone in Halifax
| Time zone | ADT (America/Halifax) |
| UTC offset | UTC-03:00 |
| Country | Canada |
| Daylight saving | Observed — currently in effect |
Sunrise, sunset & day length in Halifax
| Sunrise | 5:29 AM |
| Sunset | 8:56 PM |
| Day length | 15h 26m |
| Solar noon | 1:13 PM |
| Coordinates | 44.64°, -63.58° |
Today is day 157 of 2026 (week 23), with 208 days left in the year. Sunrise and sunset are calculated for Halifax's coordinates and shown in local time.
Daylight saving time in Halifax
Halifax observes daylight saving time, so the clocks change twice a year and the UTC offset shifts by an hour between summer and winter. The live clock above always reflects the current offset automatically.
| Latest change | 8 Mar 2026 — clocks went forward to ADT (UTC-03:00) |
| Next change | 1 Nov 2026 — clocks go back to AST (UTC-04:00) |
Halifax on the map
Location: Canada · Coordinates: 44.64°, -63.58° · Open in Google Maps ↗.
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Time difference from Halifax
How Halifax compares to other major cities right now:
| Auckland | 15h behind |
| Sydney | 13h behind |
| Tokyo | 12h behind |
| Seoul | 12h behind |
| Singapore | 11h behind |
| Hong Kong | 11h behind |
| Beijing | 11h behind |
| Shanghai | 11h behind |
| Bangkok | 10h behind |
| Dhaka | 9h behind |
| Mumbai | 8.5h behind |
| New Delhi | 8.5h behind |
| Dubai | 7h behind |
| Moscow | 6h behind |
| Istanbul | 6h behind |
| Paris | 5h behind |
| Berlin | 5h behind |
| London | 4h behind |
| São Paulo | Same time |
| New York City | 1h ahead |
| Toronto | 1h ahead |
| Chicago | 2h ahead |
| Mexico City | 3h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 4h ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Halifax right now?
The current local time in Halifax, Canada is shown live at the top of this page, updating every second.
What time zone is Halifax in?
Halifax is in the ADT time zone, which is UTC-03:00.
Is Halifax on daylight saving time?
Halifax observes daylight saving time and is currently on DST. Clocks next change on Sunday, 1 November 2026, when Halifax moves the clocks back to AST.
How many hours is Halifax ahead of Auckland?
Halifax is 15 hours behind Auckland.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Halifax today?
Today the sun rises at 5:29 AM and sets at 8:56 PM in Halifax, giving 15h 26m of daylight.