Halifax
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About Halifax
Halifax is the capital of Nova Scotia, Canada, and the most populous municipality in Atlantic Canada. The present Halifax Regional Municipality was formed in 1996 by merging Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Halifax County. Large employers include the Department of National Defence, Dalhousie University and the Halifax Shipyard. Halifax is on UTC-4 in January and UTC-3 in July. It changes clocks on the same days as New York, the second Sunday of March and the first Sunday of November. New York is always 1 hour behind.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Halifax in?+
Halifax uses UTC-4 in January and UTC-3 in July. Nova Scotia observes daylight saving time, so the offset moves by one hour each spring and autumn.
Is Halifax ahead of New York?+
Yes, Halifax is always 1 hour ahead of New York. The gap is the same in January and July because both cities change clocks on matching dates.
When do clocks change in Halifax?+
Halifax moves its clocks forward on the second Sunday of March and back on the first Sunday of November.
What is the Halifax Regional Municipality?+
It is the municipality formed in 1996 by merging Halifax, Dartmouth, Bedford and Halifax County. It is the capital of Nova Scotia and the most populous municipality in Atlantic Canada.