Current local time in Ancaster, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Ancaster
Ancaster, Ontario, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 33,232.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Ontario |
| Coordinates: | 43°13′N / 79°59′W |
| Population: | 33,232 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Ancaster
| IANA time zone: | America/Toronto |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Canada: | 23 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Ancaster is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Ancaster today
| Sunrise: | 07:42 |
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| Sunset: | 18:26 |
| Solar noon: | 13:04 |
| Day length: | 10h 43m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:13 – 18:55 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Ancaster
- London−5 hAncaster is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeAncaster is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hAncaster is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Ancaster time
What time zone is Ancaster in?
Ancaster uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Ancaster observe daylight saving time?
Ancaster is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between Ancaster and London?
Right now Ancaster is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Ancaster and New York?
Right now Ancaster and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.