Halifax operates on Atlantic Standard Time (AST), which is UTC-4 during winter and Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT), which is UTC-3 during summer. To find the current time in Halifax, subtract 4 hours from UTC during winter months and 3 hours during summer months.

Yes, Halifax and most of Canada observe Daylight Saving Time. The clocks go forward 1 hour to Atlantic Daylight Time (ADT, UTC-3) in early March and go back 1 hour to Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC-4) in early November.

London (GMT/BST): Halifax is 4 hours behind London when the UK is on GMT (winter), and 5 hours behind when the UK is on BST (summer). During Canada's summer (when ADT is in effect), subtract 1 more hour from the difference.

New York (EST/EDT): Halifax is 1 hour ahead of New York when NY is on EST (winter), and the same time when NY is on EDT (summer). During Canada's summer (when ADT is in effect), Halifax is 1 hour ahead of NY during EDT.

Tokyo (JST): Halifax is 13 hours behind Tokyo, as Japan Standard Time is UTC+9. During Canada's summer (when ADT is in effect), Halifax is 12 hours behind Tokyo.

Canada's major cities include Toronto (the largest), Montreal, Vancouver, Calgary, Ottawa (the capital), Edmonton, and Winnipeg. Halifax is the largest city in Atlantic Canada and the capital of Nova Scotia.

Halifax is known for its historic waterfront, the Halifax Citadel National Historic Site, Pier 21 (Canada's immigration museum), beautiful harbor, maritime history, and as a major port city. The city is also famous for the Halifax Explosion of 1917 and its vibrant music and arts scene.