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ADT to AST Converter

ADT to AST, made simple. AST is 1 hour behind ADT. Change the time or date in either card and the conversion follows along instantly.

ADT and ADT are the same time
From
ADT

Now in Halifax: 2:53:57 PM ADT

To
ADT

Now in Halifax: 2:53:57 PM ADT

On this date Halifax observes ADT. AST is in effect during standard-time (non-summer) months.

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Daylight saving notes

In the United States and Canada, daylight saving time runs from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November. That affects Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT).

ADT to AST conversion chart

For example, a 9:00 AM ADT meeting takes place at 8:00 AM AST. Concretely, when Halifax (ADT) and Halifax (AST) set up a call, aST is 1 hour behind ADT.

Atlantic Daylight Time to Atlantic Standard Time conversion chart
ADT timeAST time
12:00 AM11:00 PM−1 day
1:00 AM12:00 AM
2:00 AM1:00 AM
3:00 AM2:00 AM
4:00 AM3:00 AM
5:00 AM4:00 AM
6:00 AM5:00 AM
7:00 AM6:00 AM
8:00 AM7:00 AM
9:00 AM8:00 AM
10:00 AM9:00 AM
11:00 AM10:00 AM
12:00 PM11:00 AM
1:00 PM12:00 PM
2:00 PM1:00 PM
3:00 PM2:00 PM
4:00 PM3:00 PM
5:00 PM4:00 PM
6:00 PM5:00 PM
7:00 PM6:00 PM
8:00 PM7:00 PM
9:00 PM8:00 PM
10:00 PM9:00 PM
11:00 PM10:00 PM

This chart uses the fixed ADT and AST offsets; the live converter above follows current daylight saving.

Convert ADT to AST Time Zone

Below are the answers people search for most when converting Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) to Atlantic Standard Time (AST).

How does the ADT to AST converter work?

It takes three quick steps:

  1. Click the ADT field on the left and pick the time you want to convert.
  2. The matching AST time updates on the right automatically — there’s no button to press.
  3. Need a different day? Click the date field and the result follows, rolling over if it crosses midnight.

How many hours apart are ADT and AST?

AST is 1 hour behind ADT. In everyday terms, once you know the time on one side you just subtract 1 hour to get the other — so a call between Halifax and Halifax is always 1 hour apart.

What time is it in AST right now?

Right now the time in Atlantic Standard Time (AST) is Monday, June 29, 2026 · 1:53:57 PM. It ticks every second, so you’re always looking at the live AST clock.

What time is it in ADT right now?

And in Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT), it’s currently Monday, June 29, 2026 · 2:53:57 PM. Compare the two and the 1 hour gap is easy to see.

When is a good time to schedule a ADT to AST meeting?

For example, a 9:00 AM ADT meeting takes place at 8:00 AM AST. The trick is to aim for a slot that lands inside normal working hours on both sides. Once you’ve found a time, hit Share on the converter to copy a link with the time built in — easy to send to a colleague. Juggling three or more zones? The meeting planner highlights the hours that overlap for everyone.

How does daylight saving affect ADT to AST?

The labels ADT and AST are fixed offsets, so the result on this page is always exact. Both regions move their clocks for daylight saving on roughly the same weekends, so the 1 hour gap usually holds steady right through the year.

Why can you trust this ADT to AST converter?

Every conversion here is calculated from the IANA time zone database — the same source your phone, computer, and browser rely on. Plenty of tools hard-code a single offset, which quietly goes wrong whenever a region changes its rules or flips for daylight saving. We follow the real rules instead, so ADT to AST stays accurate for today and for any past or future date you type in.

Convert ADT to other time zones

Convert to AST from other time zones

Frequently asked questions

How many hours behind ADT is AST?

AST is 1 hour behind ADT — a fixed 1 hour difference, since both are fixed-offset labels.

What time is it in AST when it's 12:00 PM ADT?

When it's 12:00 PM (noon) ADT, it's 11:00 AM AST.

Do ADT or AST use daylight saving time?

Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT) observes daylight saving, alternating with AST; Atlantic Standard Time (AST) observes daylight saving, alternating with ADT.

Why might the real-world ADT–AST difference change during the year?

The labels ADT and AST are fixed offsets, so this converter is always exact. But Atlantic Daylight Time's region switches between standard and summer time, so for part of the year you may actually want AST to AST. Always check which label a region is currently using before you schedule.