NST — Newfoundland Standard Time
UTC-03:30 · 3 hours and 30 minutes behind UTC · DST active
Details
| Abbreviation | NST |
| Full name | Newfoundland Standard Time |
| UTC offset | UTC-03:30 |
| IANA identifier | America/St_Johns |
| DST status | Active |
| Standard offset | UTC-03:30 |
| DST offset | UTC-02:30 |
| Clocks forward | Sunday, March 8, 2026 |
| Clocks back | Sunday, November 1, 2026 |
Current offset differs from the label
NST is listed as UTC-03:30, but the live IANA zone America/St_Johns is currently UTC-02:30. This usually happens during daylight saving time.
Time Difference from NST
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | +1h 30m |
| Chicago | +2h 30m |
| Los Angeles | +4h 30m |
| London | -3h 30m |
| Paris | -4h 30m |
| Moscow | -5h 30m |
| Dubai | -6h 30m |
| Mumbai | -8h |
| Bangkok | -9h 30m |
| Shanghai | -10h 30m |
| Tokyo | -11h 30m |
| Sydney | -12h 30m |
| Auckland | -14h 30m |
Using NST in practice
Planning notes for business hours, handoffs, and recurring meetings in this timezone.
Right now
It is currently morning in NST, which is inside a normal workday. Standard business-hour checks should use 9:00 AM-5:00 PM local time.
Best overlap
The best listed workday overlap is with New York: 10:30 AM-5:30 PM NST equals 9:00 AM-4:00 PM there.
Recurring events
This zone observes daylight saving time, so recurring meetings can shift by one hour for people outside the same DST rule.
| Market | NST | Their time |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 10:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-4:00 PM |
| Chicago | 11:30 AM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-3:00 PM |
| London | 9:30 AM-1:30 PM | 1:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | 1:30 PM-5:30 PM | 9:00 AM-1:00 PM |
| Paris | 9:30 AM-12:30 PM | 2:00 PM-5:00 PM |
| Moscow | 9:30 AM-11:30 AM | 3:00 PM-5:00 PM |
Convert NST to Other Time Zones
About NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)
NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) is a time zone with a UTC offset of -03:30, meaning it is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind UTC. The IANA timezone database identifies it as America/St_Johns.
This time zone observes daylight saving time. During standard time, the offset is UTC-03:30. When DST is active, clocks are advanced by one hour to UTC-02:30. In 2026, DST begins on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026. DST is currently active.
Major cities in NST include St. John's.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is NST?
NST stands for Newfoundland Standard Time. It is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind UTC (UTC-03:30). The IANA timezone identifier is America/St_Johns.
What is the current time in NST?
The current NST time is shown at the top of this page and updates every second. NST is UTC-03:30, which is 3 hours and 30 minutes behind UTC.
Does NST observe daylight saving time?
Yes. When DST is active, the offset changes from UTC-03:30 to UTC-02:30. In 2026, clocks spring forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and fall back on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What countries use NST?
NST is used in regions near the UTC-03:30 offset.
How do I convert NST to my local time?
Use our time zone converter to convert NST to any other time zone. You can also check the time difference table on this page which shows the offset between NST and 13 major world cities.