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Current time in Saint Pierre and Miquelon
A single time zone at UTC-02:00. Currently observing daylight saving time.
Friday, June 5, 2026
About Saint Pierre and Miquelon's time
A single time zone.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a small French archipelago near Newfoundland, follows a single timezone at UTC−02:00 and observes daylight saving time, aligning its clocks with nearby Atlantic Canada.
Next clock change
2026 Sunday · clocks fall back
Clocks fall back by one hour · in 5 months.
Daylight saving schedule
Major cities
Cities of Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
History
How Saint Pierre and Miquelon keeps time.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon adopted its current timezone arrangement as part of its long-standing ties to France and its geographic proximity to Canada. The territory uses UTC−02:00 (Atlantic Standard Time equivalent) year-round except during daylight saving periods, when it shifts to UTC−03:00. This offset aligns the islands closely with Newfoundland and Labrador, facilitating economic and social interaction since the 20th century. While formal DST rules have been refined over time to match European or North American norms depending on administrative priorities, the core UTC−02:00 offset has remained consistent in modern times due to practical regional coordination needs.
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Things about Saint Pierre and Miquelon's time.
One notable feature is that Saint Pierre and Miquelon shares its UTC−02:00 offset with very few inhabited places—most notably parts of Greenland and uninhabited islands—making it one of the rarest populated timezone offsets worldwide. Despite being a French overseas territory, it does not follow Metropolitan France’s UTC+01:00 timezone, instead harmonizing with neighboring Canada for daily commerce and communication. Additionally, the entire territory observes DST, which can create an unusual situation where local time briefly matches mainland Canada’s AST/ADT but diverges significantly from Paris, complicating business with France.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Saint Pierre and Miquelon's time zone, daylight saving rules, and how to handle it in software. Can't find what you need? Email [email protected].
- Does Saint Pierre and Miquelon observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, the territory observes daylight saving time, shifting from UTC−02:00 (GST equivalent) to UTC−03:00 (ADT equivalent) in sync with parts of Atlantic Canada.
- What timezone is Saint Pierre and Miquelon in?
- It uses America/Miquelon, which is UTC−02:00 standard time, shifting to UTC−03:00 during daylight saving time.
- Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon in the same timezone as France?
- No—it’s far ahead of Metropolitan France. While France is typically UTC+01:00 or UTC+02:00 in summer, Saint Pierre and Miquelon is UTC−02:00 or UTC−03:00, making time coordination tricky.
- Why doesn’t Saint Pierre and Miquelon use France’s timezone?
- Due to its location near Newfoundland and strong regional ties to Atlantic Canada, it aligns with the nearby Canadian timezone for practical reasons like trade, transport, and daily life.
- Are there multiple timezones in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?
- No, the entire archipelago uses a single timezone: America/Miquelon (UTC−02:00 standard, UTC−03:00 during DST).
- How does the timezone affect travel between Saint Pierre and Miquelon and Paris?
- Travelers face a significant time difference—typically 5 hours behind Paris in winter and 4 hours in summer—requiring careful planning for calls or meetings.
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