Current time in Nova Scotia, Canada
- Time zone
- Atlantic Standard Time (AST)
- UTC offset
- UTC−4
- Daylight saving
- Clocks forward Mar 14, 2027
- Sunrise · Sunset today
- 7:04 AM · 4:48 PM
- IANA zone
- America/Halifax
- Coordinates
- 45.00° N, 63.00° W
Time difference from Nova Scotia
| Place | Difference | Time now |
|---|---|---|
| UTC | Nova Scotia is 4 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| London | Nova Scotia is 4 hours behind | 12:31 AM |
| New York | Nova Scotia is 1 hour ahead | 7:31 PM |
| Los Angeles | Nova Scotia is 4 hours ahead | 4:31 PM |
| Dubai | Nova Scotia is 8 hours behind | 4:31 AM |
| Manila | Nova Scotia is 12 hours behind | 8:31 AM |
| Tokyo | Nova Scotia is 13 hours behind | 9:31 AM |
| Sydney | Nova Scotia is 15 hours behind | 11:31 AM |
Nova Scotia time zone: questions
What time zone is Nova Scotia in?
Nova Scotia, Canada uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is UTC−4 right now. Its IANA time zone ID is America/Halifax.
Does Nova Scotia use daylight saving time?
Yes. Nova Scotia uses UTC−4 in standard time and UTC−3 during daylight saving time, and is currently on standard time. The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What is the time difference between Nova Scotia and UTC?
Nova Scotia is 4 hours behind UTC (UTC−4).
What time is sunrise and sunset in Nova Scotia today?
On Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the sun rises in Nova Scotia at 7:04 AM and sets at 4:48 PM, giving 9 hours 44 minutes of daylight.
What are normal business hours in Nova Scotia?
Most offices in Nova Scotia open from about 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM local time, Monday to Friday. The weekend is Saturday and Sunday.
Business hours in Nova Scotia
Office hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Work week
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend
- Saturday and Sunday
- Typical office hours
- 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM local time
- Office hours in your time
- —
- Next public holiday
- Remembrance Day, Wed, Nov 11
Hours are typical and vary by business. Public holidays are not included. Business hours around the world →
More places in Canada
- Toronto 7:31 PM
- Vancouver 5:31 PM
- Montreal 7:31 PM
- Calgary 6:31 PM
- Ottawa 7:31 PM
- Edmonton 6:31 PM
- Halifax 8:31 PM
- Winnipeg 7:31 PM
- Quebec City 7:31 PM
- Atikokan 7:31 PM
- Blanc-Sablon 8:31 PM
- Cambridge Bay 5:31 PM
- Creston 5:31 PM
- Dawson 5:31 PM
- Dawson Creek 5:31 PM
- Fort Nelson 5:31 PM
- Glace Bay 8:31 PM
- Goose Bay 8:31 PM
- Inuvik 6:31 PM
- Iqaluit 7:31 PM
- Moncton 8:31 PM
- Rankin Inlet 6:31 PM
- Regina 6:31 PM
- Resolute 6:31 PM
- St Johns 9:01 PM
- Swift Current 6:31 PM
- Whitehorse 5:31 PM
Other places on UTC−4 right now
- Caracas 8:31 PM
- Halifax 8:31 PM
- San Juan 8:31 PM
- Antigua 8:31 PM
- Blanc-Sablon 8:31 PM
- Boa Vista 8:31 PM
- Campo Grande 8:31 PM
- Cuiaba 8:31 PM
- Glace Bay 8:31 PM
- Goose Bay 8:31 PM
- Kralendijk 8:31 PM
- La Paz 8:31 PM
Current time in popular cities
- London 12:31 AM
- New York 7:31 PM
- Tokyo 9:31 AM
- Los Angeles 4:31 PM
- Paris 1:31 AM
- Dubai 4:31 AM
- Manila 8:31 AM
- Sydney 11:31 AM
- Chicago 6:31 PM
- Seoul 9:31 AM
- Washington, D.C. 7:31 PM
- Beijing 8:31 AM
- Berlin 1:31 AM
- San Francisco 4:31 PM
- Shanghai 8:31 AM
- Bangkok 7:31 AM
- Delhi 6:01 AM
- Moscow 3:31 AM
- Mumbai 6:01 AM
- Rome 1:31 AM
- Amsterdam 1:31 AM
- Istanbul 3:31 AM
- Las Vegas 4:31 PM
- Madrid 1:31 AM