What Time Zone Is Nunavut?
Nunavut uses 4 time zones: EST (UTC−5), CST (UTC−6), MST (UTC−7), EST (UTC−5).
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· Nunavut — main zone
America/Iqaluit
Time zones in Nunavut
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) | UTC−5 | --:-- | America/Iqaluit |
| Central Standard Time (CST) | UTC−6 | --:-- | America/Rankin_Inlet |
| Mountain Standard Time (MST) | UTC−7 | --:-- | America/Cambridge_Bay |
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) | UTC−5 | --:-- | America/Panama |
Convert Nunavut time
Main time zone of Nunavut
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Iqaluit |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Daylight saving time in Nunavut
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Nunavut time zone FAQ
What time zone is Nunavut in?
Nunavut spans 4 time zones: EST (UTC−5), CST (UTC−6), MST (UTC−7), EST (UTC−5).
Which areas of Nunavut use each time zone?
EST: America/Iqaluit. CST: America/Rankin_Inlet. MST: America/Cambridge_Bay. EST: America/Panama
Does all of Nunavut observe daylight saving time?
No. EST, CST, MST change, while EST stay the same all year.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.