Port of Halifax
One of Canada's deepest natural harbours; shipping operators track AST/ADT for container-vessel arrivals and departures.
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Halifax
Canada
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19:18:36
Wed, May 20
ADTUTC-3
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AST / ADTUTC−4 / UTC−3
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Halifax uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC−4) in winter and ADT (UTC−3) in summer. The capital of Nova Scotia is Atlantic Canada's largest city and a key port on the eastern seaboard.
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University hub
Dalhousie and other universities schedule international admissions events on AST/ADT.
Naval base
CFB Halifax is Canada's largest naval base; allied-force coordination involves converting AST/ADT to other time zones.
Lobster industry
Nova Scotia is one of the world's top lobster exporters; auction and shipping times run on AST/ADT.
FAQ
Halifax time — FAQ
What time zone is Halifax in?
Halifax uses AST (UTC−4) in winter and ADT (UTC−3) during daylight saving (second Sunday March to first Sunday November).
Is Halifax always 1 hour ahead of Toronto?
Yes — Halifax (AT) is consistently 1 hour ahead of Toronto (ET).
How far behind London is Halifax?
Halifax is 4 hours behind London in winter and 3 hours behind when London is on BST.
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