Geographic position of Bedford
Bedford is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.7255° N, 63.6673° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,979 km (3,094 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,040 km (3,132 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,998 km (9,319 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,036 km (3,129 mi) west
Bedford lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Bedford
With a population of 21,474, Bedford ranks as the 344th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Bedford
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ / CYHZ) is a major international airport located about 21 km (13 mi) from Bedford.
Current local time at the airport is 14:59:14.
Daylight saving time changes in Bedford
Bedford uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Halifax. The current local offset is UTC-3 / ADT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-4 / AST to UTC-3 / ADT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-3 / ADT to UTC-4 / AST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Bedford
Business hours in Bedford (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 5:00 AM - 1:00 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 1:00 PM - 9:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 4:00 PM - 12:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 5:30 PM - 1:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 9:00 PM - 5:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Bedford
Compare time in Bedford with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Bedford in?
Bedford follows the America/Halifax time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Bedford at UTC-3.
What time is it in Bedford right now?
The current local time in Bedford is 14:59:14 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Bedford observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Bedford is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Bedford?
Bedford is currently UTC-3, meaning local time is 3 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Bedford?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is the nearest airport to Bedford, located about 21 km away. The current local time at the airport is 14:59:14.
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