NST to Vancouver
-3h 30mNST
NSTSOURCEVancouver
PDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
NST and PDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the NST (Newfoundland Standard Time) and PDT (Pacific Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
NST – Newfoundland Standard Time
UTC-03:30Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is a unique half-hour offset time zone in Canada, 3.5 hours behind UTC.
- •NST is one of only a few half-hour offset time zones in the world.
- •Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and kept its unique time zone.
- •St. John's is the easternmost city in North America.
PST – Pacific Standard Time
UTC-08:00Pacific Standard Time (PST) is the time zone for the US and Canadian Pacific coast, 8 hours behind UTC.
- •Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time.
- •The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
- •PST is 3 hours behind EST, creating a significant business hours gap.
- •Vancouver, Canada's third-largest city, uses PST.
About Vancouver
WikipediaVancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
The city consistently ranks among the world's most livable cities.
Understanding the -3h 30m Gap: NST vs Vancouver
NST runs on Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) at UTC-03:30. Vancouver runs on Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) at UTC-07:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts NST 3 hours 30 minutes behind Vancouver — a difference of -3h 30m at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in NST it is 5:30 AM in Vancouver. Midnight in NST is 8:30 PM in Vancouver.Vancouver observes daylight saving time while NST does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
NST to Vancouver time conversion table
| NST (NST) | Vancouver (PDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 8:30 PM | previous day |
| 6:00 AM | 2:30 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 3:30 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 4:30 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 5:30 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 8:30 AM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 11:30 AM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 1:30 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 2:30 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 5:30 PM | same day |
Why people convert NST to Vancouver time
- Scheduling a call from NST to Vancouver: a 10:00 AM start in NST lands at 6:30 AM in Vancouver, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both NST and Vancouver are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM NST time (9:00 AM–1:30 PM PDT). That is roughly 4 hours 30 minutes of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in NST is 4:30 PM in Vancouver makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM NST" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a -3h 30m gap is not.
- Block 12:30 PM–5:00 PM NST as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from NST and need Vancouver colleagues present.
About NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)
Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) is one of the few half-hour offset time zones in the world. It covers the island of Newfoundland in Canada and is 30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Standard Time. This unique offset exists because Newfoundland was an independent country until 1949.
About PST (Pacific Standard Time)
Pacific Standard Time (PST) covers the west coast of North America, including tech hubs like San Francisco and Seattle, and entertainment capital Los Angeles. The Pacific Time Zone is home to Silicon Valley and the world's largest technology companies. During summer, clocks advance to Pacific Daylight Time (PDT, UTC-07:00). PST is also observed in Baja California, Mexico.
Best time to call between NST and Vancouver
Both NST and Vancouver sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 12:30 PM–5:00 PM NST, which is 9:00 AM–1:30 PM PDT. That gives roughly 4 hours and 30 minutes of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
NST and Vancouver overlap for about 4 hours during the working day — enough for meetings if you avoid the edges of the window.
NST is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Vancouver (NST UTC-03:30 → PDT UTC-07:00). The shared working window is 12:30 PM–5:00 PM NST. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
NST
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-03:30 · DST: UTC-02:30
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Vancouver
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-08:00 · DST: UTC-07:00
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between NST and Vancouver?
NST (NST, UTC-03:30) is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Vancouver (PDT, UTC-07:00). The gap is currently -3h 30m.
How do I convert NST time to Vancouver time?
Add -3h 30m to NST local time. For example, 9:00 AM in NST is 5:30 AM in Vancouver.
What time is it in Vancouver right now?
Vancouver uses PDT at UTC-07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the -3h 30m offset from NST.
What is the best time to call Vancouver from NST?
Call between 12:30 PM and 5:00 PM NST — that maps to 9:00 AM–1:30 PM PDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is behind, NST or Vancouver?
NST is 3 hours 30 minutes behind Vancouver. When it is 12:00 PM in NST it is 8:30 AM in Vancouver.
Do NST and Vancouver use different time zones?
NST uses NST at UTC-03:30, while Vancouver (Canada) uses PDT at UTC-07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/St_Johns and America/Vancouver.
Does daylight saving time affect the NST–Vancouver difference?
Yes at the moment: Vancouver is on daylight saving time and NST is not, so the -3h 30m gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share NST's time zone?
NST also covers St. John's, Corner Brook, Mount Pearl.
Which countries use NST, NST's zone?
NST is used in Canada (Newfoundland).
Is there a day difference between NST and Vancouver?
Not normally. The -3h 30m gap only pushes the date over the previous day.
What is the time difference between NST and Vancouver?
Vancouver is -3h 30m from NST.
What timezone is NST in?
NST operates on its local timezone.
What timezone is Vancouver in?
Vancouver operates on Pacific Time (PST/PDT), same as Los Angeles. As Canada's gateway to Asia, Vancouver bridges North American and Asian markets.
What are the business hours in Vancouver?
Standard business hours in Vancouver are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM PST.
Which countries use NST (Newfoundland Standard Time)?
NST is used in Canada (Newfoundland).
Does NST observe daylight saving time?
Yes, NST switches to NDT during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about NST?
NST is one of only a few half-hour offset time zones in the world. Newfoundland joined Canada in 1949 and kept its unique time zone.
Which cities are in the PST timezone?
Major cities in the PST timezone include Los Angeles, San Francisco, Seattle, Vancouver, San Diego, Portland, Las Vegas, Sacramento.
What is the UTC offset for PST?
Pacific Standard Time (PST) is at UTC-08:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to PDT.
What should I know about the PST timezone?
Silicon Valley and the world's biggest tech companies operate on Pacific Time. The Hollywood film industry runs on PST/PDT.
When is it midnight in NST, what time is it in Vancouver?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in NST (NST), it is -3h 30m later in Vancouver (PST).
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