Current local time in Kingston, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Kingston
Kingston, Ontario, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 114,195.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Ontario |
| Coordinates: | 44°14′N / 76°29′W |
| Population: | 114,195 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Kingston
| 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
Kingston 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 Kingston today
| Sunrise: | 07:28 |
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| Sunset: | 18:12 |
| Solar noon: | 12:50 |
| Day length: | 10h 43m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:59 – 18:41 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Kingston
- London−5 hKingston is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeKingston is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hKingston is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kingston time
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Kingston observe daylight saving time?
Kingston 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 Kingston and London?
Right now Kingston 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 Kingston and New York?
Right now Kingston 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.