Miquelon

America • Miquelon

Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Current local time

02:16:14

Sunday, May 31, 2026

UTC offset

UTC-02:00

Status

Daylight saving

Next transition

November 1, 2026 at 01:00 AM

Daylight saving timeline

Daylight saving

Miquelon toggles between daylight and standard time annually. Clocks fall back by one hour in 5 months (November 1, 2026 at 01:00 AM).

Daylight saving since

March 8, 2026 at 03:00 AM

3 months ago

Standard time resumes on

November 1, 2026 at 01:00 AM

in 5 months

35% through the current daylight saving season.

Timezone details

Identifier
Abbreviation
—
Transitioned
March 8, 2026 at 03:00 AM
Featured city
Saint-Pierre

Location

Latitude
47.05
Longitude
-56.33333
Country
Saint Pierre and Miquelon

St. Pierre & Miquelon Standard Time (PMST)

FAQs

St. Pierre & Miquelon Standard Time (PMST) is the heartbeat of life on France’s last North American outpost, where crisp Atlantic air meets European rhythm—shifting clocks twice a year with daylight saving time keeps evenings bright during long summer isles while syncing closely with North American neighbors for trade and travel.

  • How does daylight saving affect day-to-day life in St. Pierre and Miquelon?

    Clocks spring forward in March and fall back in November, giving residents up to 15 hours of daylight in summer—perfect for fishing, festivals, and late strolls along the harbor while maintaining alignment with nearby Canadian and U.S. timekeeping.

  • Why does such a small territory have its own timezone code?

    Despite being just one zone, St. Pierre and Miquelon’s unique geopolitical status—French overseas collectivity near Canada—warrants its own distinct timezone identity in global systems, ensuring clarity for logistics, aviation, and cross-border communication.

  • Is PMST always the same as Newfoundland Time?

    During standard time (UTC−03:00), yes—it matches Newfoundland Standard Time. But when both regions observe daylight saving, they stay aligned at UTC−02:00, though Newfoundland is part of Canada while St. Pierre and Miquelon is French territory.

  • What’s the most common mistake people make about this timezone?

    Assuming it’s just a subset of Atlantic Time. In reality, it follows its own DST schedule tied strictly to the America/Miquelon zone, which can cause confusion for international calls or flight bookings if not double-checked.

  • How does living here feel with the frequent time changes?

    Locals treat the biannual shift as a seasonal ritual—like adjusting sails to the wind. It blends European punctuality with North American adaptability, making life feel both familiar and distinctly island-cosmopolitan.

  • Are there any hidden quirks about PMST versus other UTC−02:00 zones?

    Yes! While several regions briefly hit UTC−02:00 (like parts of Brazil), only America/Miquelon maintains this offset specifically through its own DST cycle—making it a rare, consistent French-speaking enclave in the North American time fabric.

  • Could this timezone ever change or disappear?

    Only if France or local authorities revise its status—but given its strategic location and cultural ties, PMST is likely to remain a quiet but essential anchor in global timekeeping for decades to come.