What time zone does Halifax use?
Halifax, Canada uses America/Halifax. The live clock on this page reflects the current local time for UTC -04:00.
Time in Halifax, Canada
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Wednesday, October 14, 2026
UTC -04:00 America/Halifax
Timezone Overview
Halifax uses the IANA time zone America/Halifax and is currently on UTC -04:00. This page combines the live local clock with daylight information, holiday context, and comparison tools in one place.
For planning across Americas, the key facts are the current UTC offset, whether daylight saving time applies, and how Halifax lines up with other cities. The current daylight saving status is Observed.
QUICK FACTS ABOUT HALIFAX
- UTC OFFSET
- UTC -04:00
- DAYLIGHT SAVING
- Observed
- TIMEZONE NAME
- Halifax
- WORLD REGION
- Americas
SUN & DAYLIGHT — HALIFAX
- SUNRISE
- 07:27 AM
- SUNSET
- 06:33 PM
- DAY LENGTH
- 11h 6m
- SOLAR NOON
- 01:00 PM
UPCOMING HOLIDAYS IN CANADA
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| Armistice Day | |
| Remembrance Day | |
| Christmas Day | |
| Boxing Day (St. Stephen's Day) |
Time SyncTime format:AM/PM
Time Comparison
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City Time FAQs
Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?
This page currently lists daylight saving time as Observed. If local rules change seasonally, the displayed offset and clock update to match the active rule.