Halifax is located in Canada and uses the America/Halifax time zone (Atlantic Standard Time). Its current offset from Coordinated Universal Time is UTC−4 (AST).
Halifax observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC−3).
Today in Halifax the sun rises at 07:01 and sets at 16:54 (local time), giving 9 h 52 min of daylight. Approximate coordinates: 44.65° N, 63.60° W.
Compared with London, the time difference with Halifax is currently −4 h.
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The current time in Halifax (Canada) is shown on the clock above and updates every second. Halifax uses the America/Halifax time zone, which is currently UTC−4.
Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?
Halifax observes daylight saving time, but standard (winter) time currently applies. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027: at 02:00 clocks go forward 1 h to 03:00 (UTC−3).
What time are sunrise and sunset in Halifax today?
Today in Halifax the sun rises at 07:01 and sets at 16:54 (local time), giving 9 h 52 min of daylight.
What is the time difference between Halifax and London?
Right now Halifax is −4 h compared with London. This may change at certain times of the year if only one of the two places observes daylight saving time.
How do I work out the time difference between Halifax and my city?
No maths needed: “Difference from your time” on this page is calculated automatically using your device time zone.