Current local time in St. John’s
St. John’s, Canada, uses the America/St_Johns time zone (Newfoundland Standard Time / Newfoundland Daylight Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Newfoundland Daylight Time
- UTC offset now
- UTC−2:30
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, November 1, 2026: UTC−2:30 → UTC−3:30
- Dialing code
- +1
The time zone, at a glance.
St. John’s follows America/St_Johns. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. Its offset includes 30 minutes beyond the whole hour, so rounding the difference to an hour will give the wrong answer.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC−3:30 → UTC−2:302026-03-08 05:30 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC−2:30 → UTC−3:302026-11-01 04:30 UTC2027
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC−3:30 → UTC−2:302027-03-14 05:30 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC−2:30 → UTC−3:302027-11-07 04:30 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in St. John’s.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (15h 58m) and Dec the least (8h 28m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:44 AM | 4:36 PM | 8h 53m | UTC−3:30 |
| Feb 15 | 7:06 AM | 5:24 PM | 10h 18m | UTC−3:30 |
| Mar 15 | 7:13 AM | 7:06 PM | 11h 53m | UTC−2:30 |
| Apr 15 | 6:12 AM | 7:50 PM | 13h 38m | UTC−2:30 |
| May 15 | 5:23 AM | 8:31 PM | 15h 8m | UTC−2:30 |
| Jun 15 | 5:02 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 58m | UTC−2:30 |
| Jul 15 | 5:18 AM | 8:54 PM | 15h 35m | UTC−2:30 |
| Aug 15 | 5:56 AM | 8:12 PM | 14h 16m | UTC−2:30 |
| Sep 15 | 6:38 AM | 7:12 PM | 12h 35m | UTC−2:30 |
| Oct 15 | 7:19 AM | 6:12 PM | 10h 53m | UTC−2:30 |
| Nov 15 | 7:05 AM | 4:24 PM | 9h 19m | UTC−3:30 |
| Dec 15 | 7:42 AM | 4:09 PM | 8h 28m | UTC−3:30 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
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Best times to call from St. John’s
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are St. John’s time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 hour 30 minutes behind | 10:30 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–3:30 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 3 hours 30 minutes ahead | 9:00 AM–1:30 PM (12:30 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 11 hours 30 minutes ahead | 8:30 AM–9:30 AM (8:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | 4 hours 30 minutes behind | 1:30 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–12:30 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 13 hours 30 minutes ahead | 7:30 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:30 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 6 hours 30 minutes ahead | 9:00 AM–10:30 AM (3:30 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Canada, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Good Friday
- Thu, Jul 1, 2027 · Canada Day
- Mon, Sep 6, 2027 · Labour Day
- Sat, Dec 25, 2027 · Christmas Day
Airports serving St. John’s
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- YYT St. John's International Airport · 7 km
Places that share St. John’s’s clock
These places use the same America/St_Johns rules, so their time always matches St. John’s, including clock changes.
- Corner Brook
- Stephenville
- Deer Lake
- Gander
- Channel-Port aux Basques
- Argentia
- La Scie
- Buchans
- Trout River
- Forteau
- Trepassey
- St. Anthony
- Port Hope Simpson
Questions about time in St. John’s
What time zone is St. John’s in?
St. John’s uses the IANA time zone America/St_Johns, known as Newfoundland Standard Time in winter and Newfoundland Daylight Time in summer. Its offset is UTC−3:30 or UTC−2:30 depending on the date.
Does St. John’s observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and go back on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from UTC−2:30 to UTC−3:30.
What is the time difference between St. John’s and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is 1 hour 30 minutes behind St. John’s; London is 3 hours 30 minutes ahead of St. John’s; Tokyo is 11 hours 30 minutes ahead of St. John’s; Los Angeles is 4 hours 30 minutes behind St. John’s; Sydney is 13 hours 30 minutes ahead of St. John’s; Dubai is 6 hours 30 minutes ahead of St. John’s.
How do I call St. John’s from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +1, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating St. John’s as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use America/St_Johns. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.