Days in Halifax are currently getting shorter, about 21 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Halifax
Halifax is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 44.6427° N, 63.5769° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,970 km (3,088 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,049 km (3,137 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,988 km (9,313 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,036 km (3,129 mi) west
Halifax lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Antipode of Halifax
The point on Earth exactly opposite Halifax is near Perth - when it's noon in Halifax, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Halifax
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Halifax
Halifax is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 66 days from now.
Because Halifax is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Halifax
In Halifax, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 34m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 48m, a difference of roughly 6h 46m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Halifax's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Halifax at 44.64° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Halifax
With a population of 471,559, Halifax ranks as the 13th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Halifax
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ / CYHZ) is a major international airport located about 27 km (17 mi) from Halifax.
Current local time at the airport is 11:19:37.
Daylight saving time changes in Halifax
Halifax 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 Halifax
Business hours in Halifax (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: 11:00 PM - 7:00 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 Halifax
Compare time in Halifax with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Halifax
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Halifax in?
Halifax 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 Halifax at UTC-3.
What time is it in Halifax right now?
The current local time in Halifax is 11:19:37 on Thursday, 15 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Halifax 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 Halifax?
Halifax is currently UTC-3, meaning local time is 3 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Halifax?
Halifax / Stanfield International Airport (YHZ) is the nearest airport to Halifax, located about 27 km away. The current local time at the airport is 11:19:37.
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