Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is a time zone that is UTC −3:30, meaning it is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind Coordinated Universal Time.
It is mainly used in Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada, and is one of the few time zones in the world with a half-hour offset.
Quick Facts
Time Standard: Newfoundland Standard Time (NST)
Offset: UTC −03:30
Daylight Saving Time: Observed (switches to NDT, UTC −2:30)
Used By: Newfoundland and Labrador (Canada)
Also Known As: NST
Time Difference From NST
Newfoundland Standard Time is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind UTC.
Examples:
- New York: NST −1.5 hours (NST −0.5 during DST)
- London: NST +3.5 hours (UTC +0 / +1 DST)
- Sydney: NST +13.5 hours (UTC +10 / +11 DST)
Daylight Saving Time
Regions using NST observe daylight saving time and switch to Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT), UTC −2:30, typically from March to November.
Best Time to Call
NST works well for communication with North America and parts of Europe.
For example:
09:00 NST may correspond to early morning in North America and midday in Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does NST stand for?
NST stands for Newfoundland Standard Time.
Why is NST a half-hour time zone?
NST is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset due to historical and geographical reasons.
Does NST change during daylight saving time?
Yes, it switches to Newfoundland Daylight Time (NDT).
Where NST Is Used
- Newfoundland Standard Time is used in:
- Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada
