Halifax — Local Time

16:03:16
Thursday, July 16, 2026
EDT(Eastern Daylight Time)UTC-4
Sunrise
05:21
Sunset
20:17
Day Length
14h 55m
Solar Noon
12:49
Sun is highest in the sky
Civil Dawn: 04:48 · Civil Dusk: 20:50
05:2120:17
Golden hour · Morning
05:22 – 06:03
Golden hour · Evening
19:35 – 20:16
-1min vs yesterday

Daylight Saving Time

EST → EDTMar 8, 2026Clocks spring forward 1 hour
EDT → ESTNov 1, 2026Clocks fall back 1 hour
Next change: Nov 1, 2026 (in 108d)

🌒Moon Phase

Waxing Crescent
Illumination: 5%
Moonrise: 08:34 · Moonset: 20:58
First Quarter · 5d✦ Good stargazing tonight

Time Difference

London
21:03+5h
Paris
22:03+6h
Athens
23:03+7h
Moscow
23:03+7h
Dubai
00:03+8h
Mumbai
01:33+9h 30m
Beijing
04:03+12h
Tokyo
05:03+13h
Sydney
06:03+14h

Distance Calculator

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Halifax, United States
41° 59' N, 70° 52' W

Upcoming Holidays

Mon, Sep 7Labor Day
53d
Mon, Oct 12Columbus Day
88d
Wed, Nov 11Veterans Day
118d
Thu, Nov 26Thanksgiving Day
133d
Fri, Dec 25Christmas Day
162d
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EDT
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EDT
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EDT
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EDT
Bridgewater9.4 km
EDT
Whitman11.7 km
EDT
Hanover14.2 km
EDT
Carver13.6 km
EDT

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Halifax?

The current local time in Halifax, United States is displayed above in real-time. Halifax uses the EDT timezone (UTC-4).

Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Halifax observes daylight saving time. Clocks spring forward in March 2026 and fall back in November 2026.

When does the sun rise and set in Halifax?

Today in Halifax, sunrise is at 05:21 and sunset is at 20:17. The total day length is 14h 55m.

What is the UTC offset for Halifax?

Halifax is in the EDT timezone with a UTC offset of UTC-4. The IANA timezone identifier is America/New_York.