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Current time in Moncton

Moncton, New Brunswick is on Atlantic Time, UTC−4 in winter, UTC−3 in summer. Updated for the 2026 time zone changes and current daylight saving rules.

Moncton, New Brunswick
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Atlantic Time · AST / ADT · UTC−4 in winter, UTC−3 in summer

Moncton's time zone

Time zoneAtlantic Time
CodeAST / ADT
UTC offsetUTC−4 in winter, UTC−3 in summer
Daylight savingYes

Atlantic Time. UTC−4 in winter and UTC−3 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Clock changes, Nov 2026 to Dec 2027

DateChangeNew offset
Mar 14, 2027Clocks go forward 1 hourUTC−3
Nov 7, 2027Clocks go back 1 hourUTC−4

Nearest time zones either side

Earlier · to the westQuebec City–Quebec City is 1 hour behind Moncton all year.Eastern TimeLater · to the eastSt. John's–St. John's is 30 minutes ahead of Moncton all year.Newfoundland Time

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Questions

What time zone is Moncton in?

Moncton uses Atlantic Time (AST / ADT). UTC−4 in winter and UTC−3 from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November.

Does Moncton change its clocks?

Yes. Moncton changes its clocks twice a year: forward on Mar 14, 2027, back on Nov 7, 2027.

What is the time difference between Moncton and Quebec City?

Quebec City is 1 hour behind Moncton all year.

What is the time difference between Moncton and St. John's?

St. John's is 30 minutes ahead of Moncton all year.