Current Time in NST
Newfoundland Standard Time
About NST Newfoundland Standard Time
The standard time for the island of Newfoundland, Canada. It has a unique half-hour offset. During summer, Newfoundland switches to Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT).
UTC Offset: -03:30
NST at a glance
| Right now | 18:03 on Tuesday |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC-02:30 (2 hours and 30 minutes behind UTC) |
| Full name | Newfoundland Standard Time |
| Countries | 1 |
| IANA zones | 2 |
What is NST?
NST is a time zone that is currently UTC-02:30 - that's 2 hours and 30 minutes behind UTC. Its full name is Newfoundland Standard Time. Right now the local time on NST is 18:03. Today 1 country (including Canada) and 2 IANA database zones sit at this offset, which is why NST is a useful shorthand even though the exact local rules differ from place to place.
How to convert NST to UTC
For quick planning, use today's offset as a rule of thumb: 12:00 UTC = 09:30 local time, and 09:00 local time = 11:30 UTC. The live clock above is the safest reference when daylight saving or regional rules may apply.
Which countries use NST?
NST is used across Canada. Open a country to see all of its cities and their local time.
IANA time zones in NST
NST maps to the IANA database zones America/St_Johns and Canada/Newfoundland. Each zone page shows its exact rules, including any daylight saving changes.
💡 Tip: Comparing times? NST is 2 hours and 30 minutes behind UTC. Use the IANA links and country links on this page when you need the exact local rule for a real place, not just the offset.
NST - Frequently asked questions
What is NST?
NST is a time zone currently UTC-02:30 (2 hours and 30 minutes behind UTC). Its full name is Newfoundland Standard Time.
What is the UTC offset of NST?
NST is UTC-02:30 right now - 2 hours and 30 minutes behind UTC.
Which countries are on NST?
NST is used in Canada.
What time is it in NST now?
The current time on NST is 18:03 on Tuesday. The clock above updates every second.
How Alarm.now explains NST
Abbreviation, offset, and IANA zones
NST is shown as a time-zone group for Newfoundland Standard Time with offset -03:30. The page links the abbreviation to the IANA zones and countries that use it, so users and search engines can distinguish a short label from an exact time-zone rule set.
When to use a specific IANA page
Use this group page for an overview of the abbreviation and offset. Use a linked IANA time-zone page when you need exact daylight-saving rules for a calendar, app, or future-date comparison.