Current local time in Oshawa, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Oshawa
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 308,875.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Ontario |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′N / 78°51′W |
| Population: | 308,875 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Oshawa
| 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
Oshawa 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 Oshawa today
| Sunrise: | 07:37 |
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| Sunset: | 18:22 |
| Solar noon: | 12:59 |
| Day length: | 10h 44m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:08 – 18:51 |
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 Oshawa
- London−5 hOshawa is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeOshawa is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hOshawa is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Oshawa time
What time zone is Oshawa in?
Oshawa uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Oshawa observe daylight saving time?
Oshawa 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 Oshawa and London?
Right now Oshawa 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 Oshawa and New York?
Right now Oshawa 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.