Time in Halifax
Nova Scotia, Canada · Atlantic Daylight Time
Local time now
5:55:39 AM
Thursday, 22 October 2026
It is 5:55 AM on Thursday, 22 October 2026 in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Halifax is on Atlantic Daylight Time (UTC−3), 9 hours behind Bangladesh.
Time zone
Atlantic Daylight Time
UTC offset
UTC−3 (ADT)
vs Bangladesh
9 hours behind
Daylight saving
In effect now
vs your time
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Halifax observes daylight saving time and is on it now. On Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM.
Sunrise and sunset in Halifax today
Sunrise
7:39 AM
Sunset
6:18 PM
Day length
10 h 39 min
Solar noon
12:59 PM
Calculated for 44.64°, -63.58° with standard atmospheric refraction.
Time difference with major cities
| City | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | 8:55 AM | 3 hours ahead |
| London, United Kingdom | 9:55 AM | 4 hours ahead |
| New York City, New York | 4:55 AM | 1 hour behind |
| Dubai, United Arab Emirates | 12:55 PM | 7 hours ahead |
| Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 11:55 AM | 6 hours ahead |
| Delhi, India | 2:25 PM | 8 hours 30 minutes ahead |
| Dhaka, Bangladesh | 2:55 PM | 9 hours ahead |
| Tokyo, Japan | 5:55 PM | 12 hours ahead |
| Sydney, New South Wales | 7:55 PM | 14 hours ahead |
Time in Halifax: questions and answers
What time is it in Halifax right now?
When this page was generated it was 5:55 AM on Thursday, 22 October 2026 in Halifax. The clock at the top of the page is live and shows the exact current time.
What time zone is Halifax in?
Atlantic Daylight Time (UTC−3), abbreviated ADT. IANA time zone: America/Halifax.
Does Halifax have daylight saving time?
Yes. On Sunday, 1 November 2026 at 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Halifax and Bangladesh?
Halifax is 9 hours behind Bangladesh (UTC+6) at the moment.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Halifax today?
Sunrise is at 7:39 AM and sunset at 6:18 PM, giving 10 hours 39 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA Time Zone Database. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), https://www.geonames.org/.