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Current time in Saint Pierre and Miquelon
A single time zone at UTC-02:00. Currently observing daylight saving time.
Sunday, May 31, 2026
About Saint Pierre and Miquelon's time
A single time zone.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon has a single timezone at UTC−02:00 that observes daylight saving time, making it one of the few places in North America on this offset.
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.
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Things about Saint Pierre and Miquelon's time.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon is one of only a handful of places in the world that permanently uses UTC−02:00 as its standard time. During daylight saving time, it shifts to UTC−0300, matching the same offset as much of eastern Canada's Atlantic Time zone during standard time. This puts the French territory out of sync with both mainland France (UTC+1/+2) and neighboring Canadas provinces, but it keeps clocks aligned with nearby Newfoundlands saving time practices. For a European countrys overseas holding just off the coast of North America, the time settings are entirely geared toward its geographic and economic links to Canada and the U.S. rather than to 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].
- What timezone is Saint Pierre and Miquelon in?
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon uses UTC−02:00 as its standard time, shifting to UTC−03:00 during daylight saving time.
- Does Saint Pierre and Miquelon observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, like most of North America (including nearby Newfoundland and eastern Canada), Saint Pierre and Miquelon observes daylight saving time each year.
- How many time zones does Saint Pierre and Miquelon have?
- Just one: all of Saint Pierre and Miquelon share the same X PM time zone.
- Is Saint Pierre and Miquelon on the same time as France?
- No—while it’s a French territory, its clocks are set for North American time, so it’s about 3–4 hours behind metropolitan France, rather than following mainland European time.
- How does the time in Saint Pierre and Miquelon compare to Newfoundland?
- During the summer months, Saint Pierre and Miquelon’s daylight saving time (UTC−03:00) aligns it with Newfoundland Standard Time. In winter, the territory is one hour ahead of Newfoundland but still in sync with the same North American timekeeping practices.
- Why is Saint Pierre and Miquelon on UTC−02:00 instead of a European time?
- Because the islands sit just off the coast of eastern Canada, their time is set for alignment with nearby North American trade and travel partners rather than with metropolitan France.
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