What time zone is Gander in?

Gander uses Newfoundland Standard Time (NST, UTC−3:30) in winter and Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT, UTC−2:30) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/St_Johns.

When is the next clock change in Gander?

Clocks in Gander move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from NST (UTC−03:30) to NDT (UTC−02:30)

Does Gander observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Gander observes daylight saving time: NDT (UTC−2:30) in summer and NST (UTC−3:30) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Gander?

Gander is UTC−3:30 in winter and UTC−2:30 in summer

Current Time in Gander, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada

11:39:12 PM

23:39:12

Sunday, November 1, 2026

NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) · UTC−03:30

America/St_Johns

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Time zone details

Gander is currently on standard time; daylight saving time is observed in 2026

Daylight in Gander

Sunrise6:55 AMSolar noon11:52 AMSunset4:47 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Canada
Administrative area: Newfoundland and Labrador
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Practical

Country languages: English, French, Inuktitut
Dialing code: +1
Population: 11,880
Elevation: Approximately 136 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 48° 57' N / 54° 36' W

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Clock changes in Gander

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, March 14, 2027

2:00 AM NST3:00 AM NDT

Clocks move forward 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM NST3:00 AM NDT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026past
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM NDT1:00 AM NST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 6:55 AM
Solar noon: 11:52 AM
Sunset: 4:47 PM
Daylight duration: 9 hr 52 min3 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 6:22 AM – 5:20 PM
Nautical twilight: 5:45 AM – 5:58 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:08 AM – 6:34 PM

Third QuarterMoon illumination53%

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Sunday, November 1, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 6:55 AM (east, 111.4°)
Sunset: 4:47 PM (west, 248.4°)
Day length: 9 hr 52 min3 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 11:52 AM (26.5° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 6:22 AM – 5:20 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 5:45 AM – 5:58 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:08 AM – 6:34 PM

Moon

Phase: Third Quarter (53% illuminated)
Moonrise: 10:58 PM (northeast, 61.9°)
Moonset: 1:43 PM (northwest, 301.2°)
Previous principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Next principal phase: New Moon — Monday, November 9, 2026 at 3:32 AM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Sunday, November 1	6:55 AM	4:47 PM	9 hr 52 min	3 min 15 sec shorter than the previous day
Monday, November 2	6:57 AM	4:46 PM	9 hr 49 min	3 min 13 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, November 3	6:58 AM	4:44 PM	9 hr 46 min	3 min 11 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, November 4	7:00 AM	4:42 PM	9 hr 42 min	3 min 10 sec shorter than the previous day
Thursday, November 5	7:02 AM	4:41 PM	9 hr 39 min	3 min 8 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, November 6	7:03 AM	4:39 PM	9 hr 36 min	3 min 7 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, November 7	7:05 AM	4:38 PM	9 hr 33 min	3 min 4 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Newfoundland and Labrador

Wed, Nov 11, 2026Armistice Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026Christmas Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027New Year's Day

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Gander in?: Gander uses Newfoundland Standard Time (NST, UTC−3:30) in winter and Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT, UTC−2:30) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/St_Johns.
When is the next clock change in Gander?: Clocks in Gander move forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, changing from NST (UTC−03:30) to NDT (UTC−02:30)
Does Gander observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Gander observes daylight saving time: NDT (UTC−2:30) in summer and NST (UTC−3:30) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Gander?: Gander is UTC−3:30 in winter and UTC−2:30 in summer