Offset
The time difference between Atlantic Time and Newfoundland Time is 0.5 hours.
Atlantic Time (ADT) is behind Newfoundland Time (NDT).
ADT: UTC-3
NDT: UTC-2:30
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–5 PM in Atlantic Time (9 AM–5 PM in Newfoundland Time).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 1:00 PM Atlantic Time (1:30 PM Newfoundland Time).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Canada
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Victoria DayMon, May 18
- Canada DayWed, Jul 1
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWed, Sep 30
- ThanksgivingMon, Oct 12
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
About these zones
Atlantic Time is also known as AST, or ADT. To call Canada, dial +1.
Newfoundland Time is also known as NST, or NDT. To call Canada, dial +1.
Newfoundland Time is approximately 550 miles northeast of Atlantic Time.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| AST-ATLANTIC | NST | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 12:30 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 1:30 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 2:30 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 3:30 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 4:30 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 5:30 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 6:30 am | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 7:30 am | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 8:30 am | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 9:30 am | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 10:30 am | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 11:30 am | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 12:30 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 1:30 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 2:30 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 3:30 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 4:30 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 5:30 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 6:30 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 pm | 7:30 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 pm | 8:30 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 pm | 9:30 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 pm | 10:30 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 pm | 11:30 pm | Same day |
Daylight saving time
Both Atlantic Time and Newfoundland Time observe daylight saving time and transition on the same date.
Next transition: Sunday, November 1, 2026 (fall back).
Because they transition simultaneously, the offset between these zones remains constant year-round.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:31 AM
- Sunset
- 8:56 PM
- Day length
- 15h 25m
- Sunrise
- 5:06 AM
- Sunset
- 8:54 PM
- Day length
- 15h 48m
Daylight overlap: 14h 53m — 5:31 AM–8:24 PM in Atlantic Time (6:01 AM–8:54 PM in Newfoundland Time). Both locations are in daylight during this window.
Cities in these zones
Cities in Atlantic Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Atlantic Time
- YHZ
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am AST-ATLANTIC in NST?
- 9:00 am AST-ATLANTIC is 9:30 am NST.
- What is 12:00 pm AST-ATLANTIC in NST?
- 12:00 pm AST-ATLANTIC is 12:30 pm NST.
- What is 12:30 pm AST-ATLANTIC in NST?
- 12:30 pm AST-ATLANTIC is 1:00 pm NST.
- What is 2:00 pm AST-ATLANTIC in NST?
- 2:00 pm AST-ATLANTIC is 2:30 pm NST.
- What is 5:00 pm AST-ATLANTIC in NST?
- 5:00 pm AST-ATLANTIC is 5:30 pm NST.
- What is 11:30 pm AST-ATLANTIC in NST?
- 11:30 pm AST-ATLANTIC is 12:00 am NST, the next day.