Current local time in Kitchener, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Kitchener
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 233,700.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Ontario |
| Coordinates: | 43°26′N / 80°31′W |
| Population: | 233,700 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Kitchener
| 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
Kitchener 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 Kitchener today
| Sunrise: | 07:43 |
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| Sunset: | 18:29 |
| Solar noon: | 13:06 |
| Day length: | 10h 45m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:14 – 18:58 |
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 Kitchener
- London−5 hKitchener is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeKitchener is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hKitchener is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kitchener time
What time zone is Kitchener in?
Kitchener uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Kitchener observe daylight saving time?
Kitchener 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 Kitchener and London?
Right now Kitchener 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 Kitchener and New York?
Right now Kitchener 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.