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Cities in Nunavut

Nunavut is Canada's largest and newest territory, covering nearly one-fifth of the country's total area. Most of Nunavut uses Eastern Time, but its western regions observe Central and Mountain time.

America/Iqaluit
Capital: Iqaluit
5 featured cities
Current Time
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Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Cities in Nunavut span the America/Iqaluit time zone. There are 5 featured cities in Nunavut on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Nunavut is Iqaluit. Nunavut is Canada's largest and newest territory, covering nearly one-fifth of the country's total area. Most of Nunavut uses Eastern Time, but its western regions observe Central and Mountain time.

Top Cities in Nunavut

Live times · 5 cities

All clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/Iqaluit. Some cities in this state use a different timezone.

All Cities in Nunavut

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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Nunavut

How many cities are in Nunavut?

Nunavut has many cities. The top cities in Nunavut featured on WorldTimePage include Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Arviat, Baker Lake, Cambridge Bay, with Iqaluit serving as the state capital.

What time zone is Nunavut in?

Nunavut uses the America/Iqaluit time zone. Some cities in Nunavut observe a different time zone.

What is the capital city of Nunavut?

The capital city of Nunavut is Iqaluit. It is located in the America/Iqaluit time zone.

What are the largest cities in Nunavut?

The largest cities in Nunavut include Iqaluit, Rankin Inlet, Arviat, Baker Lake, Cambridge Bay and more.

What is the current time in Nunavut?

The current time in Nunavut follows the America/Iqaluit time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Nunavut on this page.

Are Rankin Inlet and Arviat on a different time than the rest of Nunavut?

Yes. Rankin Inlet and Arviat observe a different IANA time zone than most of Nunavut, which uses America/Iqaluit. They may be on the same UTC offset or differ by one hour depending on the season and DST rules.

What time zone is Rankin Inlet in?

Rankin Inlet is in the America/Rankin_Inlet time zone (EDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Nunavut, though its IANA identifier differs from the state primary zone.

Does Nunavut observe Daylight Saving Time?

Yes. Nunavut observes Daylight Saving Time, following the same schedule as most of Canada and the United States — clocks spring forward on the second Sunday in March and fall back on the first Sunday in November.