Halifax is located in Canada and uses the America/Halifax timezone, currently ADT (GMT-3) from UTC. The clocks change on 1 November 2026 to GMT-4. Sunrise is at 04:52 and sunset at 21:39 local time. The coordinates of Halifax are 44.65°N, 63.58°W.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Halifax in?›

Halifax is in the America/Halifax timezone, currently ADT (GMT-3) from UTC.

Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?›

Yes. Halifax observes daylight saving time. The clocks change on 1 November 2026 to GMT-4.

What is the UTC offset for Halifax?›

Halifax is currently GMT-3 from UTC (ADT (GMT-3)). Clocks change on 1 November 2026.