Current local time in Ottawa, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. It is the capital of Canada. Population: about 812,129.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Ontario |
| Coordinates: | 45°25′N / 75°42′W |
| Population: | 812,129 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Ottawa
| 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
Ottawa 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 Ottawa today
| Sunrise: | 07:27 |
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| Sunset: | 18:07 |
| Solar noon: | 12:47 |
| Day length: | 10h 40m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:57 – 18:37 |
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 Ottawa
- London−5 hOttawa is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeOttawa is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hOttawa is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Ottawa time
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Ottawa 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 Ottawa and London?
Right now Ottawa 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 Ottawa and New York?
Right now Ottawa 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.