Current Time in Halifax, Canada 🇨🇦
Lat/Long: 44.64° N, 63.58° W
Province: Nova Scotia
Country: 🇨🇦 Canada (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Halifax
Timezone: AST
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: ADT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Canada: AST, CST, EST, MST, NST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Canada: ADT, CDT, EDT, MDT, NDT, PDT
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Prayer Times in Halifax
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 30 May ● | 03:07 | 05:33 | 13:11 | 17:18 | 20:50 | 22:20 |
| Sun, 31 May | 03:06 | 05:32 | 13:11 | 17:18 | 20:51 | 22:21 |
| Mon, 1 Jun | 03:05 | 05:32 | 13:12 | 17:18 | 20:52 | 22:22 |
| Tue, 2 Jun | 03:03 | 05:31 | 13:12 | 17:19 | 20:52 | 22:22 |
| Wed, 3 Jun | 03:02 | 05:31 | 13:12 | 17:19 | 20:53 | 22:23 |
| Thu, 4 Jun | 03:01 | 05:30 | 13:12 | 17:19 | 20:54 | 22:24 |
| Fri, 5 Jun | 02:59 | 05:30 | 13:12 | 17:20 | 20:55 | 22:25 |
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Sunrise & Sunset Times for Halifax
Sunrise
in Halifax
↑
5:33 AM
Sunset
in Halifax
↓
8:50 PM
Day Length
15h 17m
Dawn
in Halifax
4:57 AM
Dusk
in Halifax
9:27 PM
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Moon Phases & Times for Halifax
Current Phase
Waxing Gibbous
Illumination
98.4%
Next Moonrise
↑
Today, 20:49
Next Moonset
↓
Today, 04:29
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Frequently Asked Questions about Halifax
What time is it in Halifax right now?
The current local time in Halifax is 00:13 on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Halifax follows the America/Halifax time zone.
What time zone is Halifax in?
Halifax uses the America/Halifax IANA time zone (UTC−04:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Halifax?
Is Halifax on daylight saving time right now?
Yes — Halifax is currently observing daylight saving time as of May 30, 2026.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Halifax today?
Today in Halifax: sunrise is at 05:33 and sunset is at 20:50, giving 15h 17m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Halifax tonight?
The moon phase over Halifax tonight is Waxing Gibbous with 98.4% illumination.