In the winter (like now), they are the same as Halifax, NS and as noted above are 1 hour ahead of NYC... BUT. in the spring and summer (after the spring forward time change) the DR is the same as NYC. Until the fall back time change in the Fall when they once again are the same as Halifax, NS and one hour earlier than NYC. Etc., etc., etc.
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