Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Halifax is on ADT (UTC-3) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to AST (UTC-4).

Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).

What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Halifax?

11:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

Halifax to Sydney Meeting Planner

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Halifax right now. Their working days don't overlap today.

Halifax · Canada

12:32 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · ADT · summer time

Sydney · Australia

2:32 PM

Sun, Oct 18 · AEDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Halifax and Sydney

No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 7:00 PM in Halifax, which is 9:00 AM in Sydney; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.

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2 of 4 places

HalifaxOrganizerCanada ·· summer time12:32AMnow
SydneyAustralia ·· summer time2:32PMnow

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Date in Halifax

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Halifax time.

7:00PMBest · GoodWorking hours in Sydney (09:00, next day); just outside working hours in Halifax (19:00).
8:00PMOption 2 · PossibleWorking hours in Sydney (10:00, next day); late evening in Halifax (20:00).
9:00PMOption 3 · PossibleWorking hours in Sydney (11:00, next day); late evening in Halifax (21:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Halifax7:00 PM ADTSun, Oct 18
Sydney9:00 AM AEDTMon, Oct 19
UTC2026-10-18 22:00 UTC

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Time difference between Halifax and Sydney

Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Halifax right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Halifax on ADT (UTC-3). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Halifax: then Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Halifax.

Time difference between Halifax and Sydney over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Sydney 14 hours ahead	—
Sun, Nov 1	Sydney 15 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Halifax
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Sydney 14 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Halifax
Sun, Apr 4, 2027	Sydney 13 hours ahead	Clocks go back in Sydney
Sun, Oct 3, 2027	Sydney 14 hours ahead	Clocks go forward in Sydney

Halifax is on Atlantic Standard Time. Sydney is on Australian Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Halifax & Sydney Scheduling

What is the time difference between Halifax and Sydney?: Sydney is 14 hours ahead of Halifax right now: Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) and Halifax on ADT (UTC-3). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Halifax: then Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Halifax.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Halifax and Sydney?: No time falls inside working hours (9 AM to 5 PM) in both cities. The closest is 7:00 PM in Halifax, which is 9:00 AM in Sydney; consider splitting into two shorter meetings or shifting someone's hours.
Does Halifax observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Halifax is on ADT (UTC-3) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to AST (UTC-4).
Does Sydney observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Sydney is on AEDT (UTC+11) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Apr 4, 2027, to AEST (UTC+10).
What time is it in Sydney when it's 9 AM in Halifax?: 11:00 PM in Sydney, on the same day.

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