What time zone is Inverness in?

Inverness uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC−4) in winter and Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT, UTC−3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Halifax.

When is the next clock change in Inverness?

Clocks in Inverness move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from ADT (UTC−03:00) to AST (UTC−04:00)

Does Inverness observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Inverness observes daylight saving time: ADT (UTC−3) in summer and AST (UTC−4) in winter.

What is the UTC offset of Inverness?

Inverness is UTC−4 in winter and UTC−3 in summer

Current Time in Inverness, Inverness County, Nova Scotia, Canada

8:42:33 PM

20:42:33

Monday, October 26, 2026

ADT (Atlantic Daylight Time) · UTC−03:00

America/Halifax

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Time zone details

Inverness is observing daylight saving time in 2026

Daylight in Inverness

Sunrise7:37 AMSolar noon12:49 PMSunset5:59 PM

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Location facts

Place

Country: Canada
Administrative area: Nova Scotia
District: Inverness County
Place type: Populated place
Country currency: Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Practical

Country languages: English, French, Inuktitut
Dialing code: +1
Population: 1,228
Elevation: Approximately 48 m (DEM estimate)

Geography

Geographic coordinates: 46° 14' N / 61° 17' W

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Clock changes in Inverness

Next clock change

Upcoming

Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:00 AM ADT1:00 AM AST

Clocks move back 1 hour

Sunday, March 8, 2026past
Daylight saving time starts
2:00 AM AST3:00 AM ADT
Clocks move forward 1 hour
Sunday, November 1, 2026upcoming
Daylight saving time ends
2:00 AM ADT1:00 AM AST
Clocks move back 1 hour

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Sun & Moon details

Sunrise: 7:37 AM
Solar noon: 12:49 PM
Sunset: 5:59 PM
Daylight duration: 10 hr 22 min3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day

Civil twilight: 7:06 AM – 6:30 PM
Nautical twilight: 6:31 AM – 7:05 PM
Astronomical twilight: 5:56 AM – 7:40 PM

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Monday, October 26, 2026

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Sun

Sunrise: 7:37 AM (east, 107.4°)
Sunset: 5:59 PM (west, 252.4°)
Day length: 10 hr 22 min3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Solar noon: 12:49 PM (31.2° altitude)

Civil twilight

Dawn to dusk: 7:06 AM – 6:30 PM

Additional twilight

Nautical dawn to dusk: 6:31 AM – 7:05 PM
Astronomical dawn to dusk: 5:56 AM – 7:40 PM

Moon

Phase: Full Moon (100% illuminated)
Moonrise: 5:49 PM (northeast, 60.1°)
Moonset: 8:17 AM (northwest, 296.8°)
Previous principal phase: Full Moon — Monday, October 26, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Next principal phase: Third Quarter — Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 4:28 PM

Seven-day daylight outlook

Sunrise, sunset, and daylight for seven local dates
Local date	Sunrise	Sunset	Day length	Daily change
Monday, October 26	7:37 AM	5:59 PM	10 hr 22 min	3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Tuesday, October 27	7:39 AM	5:58 PM	10 hr 19 min	3 min 2 sec shorter than the previous day
Wednesday, October 28	7:40 AM	5:56 PM	10 hr 16 min	3 min shorter than the previous day
Thursday, October 29	7:42 AM	5:55 PM	10 hr 13 min	2 min 59 sec shorter than the previous day
Friday, October 30	7:43 AM	5:53 PM	10 hr 10 min	2 min 58 sec shorter than the previous day
Saturday, October 31	7:44 AM	5:52 PM	10 hr 07 min	2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day
Sunday, November 1	6:46 AM	4:50 PM	10 hr 04 min	2 min 56 sec shorter than the previous day

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Upcoming public holidays in Nova Scotia

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

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Inverness in?: Inverness uses Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC−4) in winter and Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT, UTC−3) in summer. Its IANA time zone is America/Halifax.
When is the next clock change in Inverness?: Clocks in Inverness move backward 1 hour on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 2:00 AM, changing from ADT (UTC−03:00) to AST (UTC−04:00)
Does Inverness observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Inverness observes daylight saving time: ADT (UTC−3) in summer and AST (UTC−4) in winter.
What is the UTC offset of Inverness?: Inverness is UTC−4 in winter and UTC−3 in summer