Standard time applies in Saint-Pierre right now, at UTC−3. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−2.
Saint-Pierre and your time
Saint-Pierre at a glance
| Country | St. Pierre and Miquelon |
|---|---|
| Region | Saint-Pierre |
| Capital of | St. Pierre and Miquelon |
| Time zone | America/Miquelon |
| UTC offset now | UTC−3 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 46.78° N, 56.18° W |
Saint-Pierre time zone and clock changes
The America/Miquelon rules put Saint-Pierre on standard time (UTC−3) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Saint-Pierre is the capital, and all of St. Pierre and Miquelon keeps this time.
Clock changes in Saint-Pierre, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−2 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−3 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−2 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−3 |
How far ahead or behind Saint-Pierre is
Take 9:00 AM in Saint-Pierre: the clock reads 12:00 PM in London, 11:00 PM in Sydney and 4:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 2 h behind | 6 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 5 h behind | 3 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 5 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 4 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 7 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 1 h |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 8 h 30 min ahead | 8 h 30 min ahead | 7 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 11 h ahead | 11 h ahead | 10 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 12 h ahead | 12 h ahead | 11 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 3 h ahead | 3 h ahead | 2 h ahead | 5 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Saint-Pierre and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Daylight in Saint-Pierre
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
The earliest sunrise in Saint-Pierre is at 5:50 AM on June 16, and the latest sunset at 9:43 PM on June 25.
Daylight through the year in Saint-Pierre
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:48 AM | 7:57 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:51 AM | 9:43 PM | 15 h 52 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:32 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 8:27 AM | 4:59 PM | 8 h 32 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
When the sun is highest in Saint-Pierre
The clock in Saint-Pierre runs ahead of the sun. Solar noon, the moment the sun is highest, comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time and 1:45 PM during daylight saving time. That is why sunrise and sunset both come late here.
Places close to Saint-Pierre
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's (Canada) | 276 km (172 mi) | --:-- | 30 min behind |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Saint-Pierre today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- São Paulo (Brazil)
- Santiago (Chile)
- Buenos Aires (Argentina)
- Salvador (Brazil)
- Fortaleza (Brazil)
- Córdoba (Argentina)
Tools for time in Saint-Pierre
- Convert a time to or from Saint-Pierre: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Saint-Pierre to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Saint-Pierre and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Saint-Pierre in?
Saint-Pierre uses the America/Miquelon time zone: UTC−3 in standard time and UTC−2 during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Saint-Pierre?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−2. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Saint-Pierre and London?
Saint-Pierre is 3 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 2 hours, because Saint-Pierre and London change their clocks on different dates.
How long is the longest day in Saint-Pierre?
About 15 hours 52 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 32 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Saint-Pierre?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Saint-Pierre lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 12:45 PM on standard time.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.