Days in St. John's are currently getting shorter, about 23 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 St. John's
St. John's is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 47.5649° N, 52.7093° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,295 km (3,290 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,724 km (2,935 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,314 km (9,516 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 3,959 km (2,460 mi) west
St. John's 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 St. John's
The point on Earth exactly opposite St. John's is near Adelaide - when it's noon in St. John's, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in St. John's
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in St. John's
St. John's is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because St. John's 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 St. John's
In St. John's, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 58m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 26m, a difference of roughly 7h 32m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on St. John's's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like St. John's at 47.56° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of St. John's
With a population of 110,525, St. John's ranks as the 64th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in St. John's
St. John's International Airport (YYT / CYYT) is a major international airport serving St. John's directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:50:26.
Daylight saving time changes in St. John's
St. John's uses the IANA time zone identifier America/St_Johns. The current local offset is UTC-2:30 / NDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-3:30 / NST to UTC-2:30 / NDT.
- 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-2:30 / NDT to UTC-3:30 / NST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call St. John's
Business hours in St. John's (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Los Angeles: 4:30 AM - 12:30 PM ( Outside normal hours)
- London: 12:30 PM - 8:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 3:30 PM - 11:30 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 8:30 PM - 4:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Sydney: 9:30 PM - 5:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from St. John's
Compare time in St. John's with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting St. John's
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is St. John's in?
St. John's follows the America/St_Johns time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts St. John's at UTC-2:30.
What time is it in St. John's right now?
The current local time in St. John's is 11:50:26 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does St. John's observe daylight saving time?
Yes. St. John's 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 St. John's?
St. John's is currently UTC-2:30, meaning local time is 2:30 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to St. John's?
St. John's International Airport (YYT) is the airport serving St. John's. The current local time at the airport is 11:50:26.
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