What time is it in Halifax?
Live local time in Halifax, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Halifax
Saturday, October 24, 2026
ADT (UTC−3) · daylight saving time
In UTC: · UTC−3
- Time zone
- ADT (UTC−3)
America/Halifax - Daylight saving time
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Currently in effect
Next change: November 1, 2026 - Sunrise
- 07:40
approx. local time - Sunset
- 18:15
approx. local time - Calling code
- +1
Canada - Currency
- CAD
Canadian dollar
Time zone in Halifax
It's 17:17 in Halifax in the ADT (UTC−3) time zone.
The next clock change in Halifax is on November 1, 2026 at 02:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−4.
Today, the sun rises around 07:40 and sets around 18:15 in Halifax (local time), with about 10 hours and 35 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Halifax is +1, and the local currency is Canadian dollar (CAD).
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Halifax?
The time zone currently in use in Halifax is ADT (UTC−3).
Does in Halifax observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next clock change in Halifax is on November 1, 2026 at 02:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−4.
What is the dialing code in Halifax?
The international calling code in Halifax is +1. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 1, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.