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IRST to Halifax

-6h 30m

IRST

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UTC+03:30
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12:00 (24-hr)
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Halifax

ADT
Canada · UTC-03:00☀ DST active
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05:30 (24-hr)
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IRST
Halifax
12:00 AM
5:30 PM-1
2:00 AM
7:30 PM-1
4:00 AM
9:30 PM-1
6:00 AM
11:30 PM-1
8:00 AM
1:30 AM
10:00 AM
3:30 AM
12:00 PM
5:30 AM
2:00 PM
7:30 AM
4:00 PM
9:30 AM
6:00 PM
11:30 AM
8:00 PM
1:30 PM
10:00 PM
3:30 PM

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

IRST and ADT on the World Map

The map below highlights the IRST (Iran Standard Time) and ADT (Atlantic Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

IRSTADTTehranIsfahanMashhadTabrizHalifaxSan JuanSanto DomingoCaracas
IRST Zone
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ADT Zone

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IRST – Iran Standard Time

UTC+03:30

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is the time zone for Iran, 3 hours and 30 minutes ahead of UTC.

Countries in IRST
Iran
Major Cities in IRST
TehranIsfahanMashhadTabrizShirazKaraj
Key Facts about IRST
  • •IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset.
  • •Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).
  • •Tehran has a metropolitan population of over 16 million.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to IRDT
Learn more about IRST on Wikipedia

AST – Atlantic Standard Time

UTC-04:00

Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is the time zone for the Canadian Atlantic provinces and the Caribbean, 4 hours behind UTC.

Countries in AST
Canada (Atlantic provinces)Puerto RicoUS Virgin IslandsDominican RepublicVenezuelaBoliviaBarbadosTrinidad and Tobago
Major Cities in AST
HalifaxSan JuanSanto DomingoCaracasLa PazFrederictonCharlottetown
Key Facts about AST
  • •Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST.
  • •AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.
  • •Halifax, the capital of Nova Scotia, is the largest city in AST Canada.
Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to ADT
Learn more about AST on Wikipedia

About Halifax

Wikipedia

Halifax operates on Atlantic Time (AST/ADT), UTC-4. As Canada's major Atlantic port and closest city to Europe, Halifax bridges North American and European business.

Population:440,000
Metro:465,000
Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AST
Currency:CAD (C$)
Stock Exchange:N/A (Uses TSX)
Key Landmarks
Halifax CitadelPeggy's CoveHalifax WaterfrontCanadian Museum of ImmigrationPublic Gardens
Did You Know?

Halifax harbors the second largest natural ice-free harbor in the world.

Learn more about ADT timezone →

Comparing Time Zones: IRST and Halifax

IRST runs on Iran Standard Time (IRST) at UTC+03:30. Halifax runs on Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) at UTC-03:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts IRST 6 hours 30 minutes behind Halifax — a difference of -6h 30m at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in IRST it is 2:30 AM in Halifax. Midnight in IRST is 5:30 PM in Halifax.Halifax observes daylight saving time while IRST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

IRST to Halifax time conversion table

IRST (IRST)Halifax (ADT)Day
12:00 AM5:30 PMprevious day
6:00 AM11:30 PMprevious day
7:00 AM12:30 AMsame day
8:00 AM1:30 AMsame day
9:00 AM2:30 AMsame day
12:00 PM5:30 AMsame day
3:00 PM8:30 AMsame day
5:00 PM10:30 AMsame day
6:00 PM11:30 AMsame day
9:00 PM2:30 PMsame day

Why people convert IRST to Halifax time

  • Scheduling a call from IRST to Halifax: a 10:00 AM start in IRST lands at 3:30 AM in Halifax, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
  • Finding shared working hours: both IRST and Halifax are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM IRST time (9:00 AM–10:30 AM ADT). That is roughly 1 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
  • Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Halifax local time against IRST keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the -6h 30m offset.
  • Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM IRST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -6h 30m gap is not.
  • Block 3:30 PM–5:00 PM IRST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from IRST and need Halifax colleagues present.
  • Halifax: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.

About IRST (Iran Standard Time)

Iran Standard Time (IRST) is one of the few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time (IRDT, UTC+04:30) from late March to late September. Tehran, the capital, is one of the largest cities in the Middle East.

About AST (Atlantic Standard Time)

Atlantic Standard Time (AST) covers Canada's Atlantic provinces (Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and most of Labrador), as well as several Caribbean nations. Puerto Rico and the US Virgin Islands use AST year-round without daylight saving time. The Canadian provinces switch to Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) in summer.

Best time to call between IRST and Halifax

Both IRST and Halifax sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 3:30 PM–5:00 PM IRST, which is 9:00 AM–10:30 AM ADT. That gives roughly 1 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.

Business hours overlap

IRST and Halifax overlap for only 90 minutes (3:30 PM–5:00 PM IRST), so meetings have to be booked precisely.

IRST is 6 hours 30 minutes behind Halifax (IRST UTC+03:30 → ADT UTC-03:00). The shared working window is 3:30 PM–5:00 PM IRST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

IRST

Does not observe DST

Halifax

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-04:00 · DST: UTC-03:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between IRST and Halifax?

IRST (IRST, UTC+03:30) is 6 hours 30 minutes behind Halifax (ADT, UTC-03:00). The gap is currently -6h 30m.

How do I convert IRST time to Halifax time?

Add -6h 30m to IRST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in IRST is 2:30 AM in Halifax.

What time is it in Halifax right now?

Halifax uses ADT at UTC-03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -6h 30m offset from IRST.

What is the best time to call Halifax from IRST?

Call between 3:30 PM and 5:00 PM IRST — that maps to 9:00 AM–10:30 AM ADT and keeps both parties inside the working day.

Which is behind, IRST or Halifax?

IRST is 6 hours 30 minutes behind Halifax. When it is 12:00 PM in IRST it is 5:30 AM in Halifax.

Do IRST and Halifax use different time zones?

IRST uses IRST at UTC+03:30, while Halifax (Canada) uses ADT at UTC-03:00. The IANA identifiers are Asia/Tehran and America/Halifax.

Does daylight saving time affect the IRST–Halifax difference?

Yes at the moment: Halifax is on daylight saving time and IRST is not, so the -6h 30m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share IRST's time zone?

IRST also covers Tehran, Isfahan, Mashhad, Tabriz, Shiraz, Karaj.

Which countries use IRST, IRST's zone?

IRST is used in Iran.

Is there a day difference between IRST and Halifax?

Not normally. The -6h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.

What is the time difference between IRST and Halifax?

Halifax is -6h 30m from IRST.

What timezone is IRST in?

IRST operates on its local timezone.

What timezone is Halifax in?

Halifax operates on Atlantic Time (AST/ADT), UTC-4. As Canada's major Atlantic port and closest city to Europe, Halifax bridges North American and European business.

What are the business hours in Halifax?

Standard business hours in Halifax are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM AST.

Which countries use IRST (Iran Standard Time)?

IRST is used in Iran.

Does IRST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, IRST switches to IRDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about IRST?

IRST is one of only a few time zones with a 30-minute offset. Iran observes daylight saving time, switching to IRDT (UTC+04:30).

Which cities are in the AST timezone?

Major cities in the AST timezone include Halifax, San Juan, Santo Domingo, Caracas, La Paz, Fredericton, Charlottetown.

What is the UTC offset for AST?

Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is at UTC-04:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to ADT.

What should I know about the AST timezone?

Puerto Rico uses AST year-round and does not observe DST. AST is 1 hour ahead of EST.

When is it midnight in IRST, what time is it in Halifax?

When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in IRST (IRST), it is -6h 30m later in Halifax (AST).