Current Time in Halifax (2026)

Halifax is in the Atlantic Standard Time (AST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone

Atlantic Daylight Time

America/Halifax · ADT

UTC offset

UTC−3

Daylight saving now

Yes — Halifax is on summer time

Next clock change

November 1, 2026

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Compare Halifax with another city

• Halifax ↔ New York
• Halifax ↔ Los Angeles
• Halifax ↔ San Francisco
• Halifax ↔ Chicago
• Halifax ↔ Denver
• Halifax ↔ Toronto
• Halifax ↔ Mexico City
• Halifax ↔ São Paulo

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Halifax right now?

The current time in Halifax is 12:32 AM on Friday, Jul 3. Halifax uses Atlantic Daylight Time (America/Halifax, ADT).

What timezone is Halifax in?

Halifax is in the Atlantic Daylight Time (IANA: America/Halifax, abbreviation: ADT).

What is Halifax's UTC offset?

Halifax is currently UTC−3 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Halifax observe daylight saving?

Yes — Halifax observes daylight saving time. Halifax is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.