Current local time in Peterborough, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Peterborough
Peterborough, Ontario, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 75,877.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Ontario |
| Coordinates: | 44°18′N / 78°19′W |
| Population: | 75,877 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Peterborough
| 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
Peterborough 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 Peterborough today
| Sunrise: | 07:37 |
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| Sunset: | 18:17 |
| Solar noon: | 12:57 |
| Day length: | 10h 40m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:07 – 18:47 |
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 Peterborough
- London−5 hPeterborough is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timePeterborough is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hPeterborough is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Peterborough time
What time zone is Peterborough in?
Peterborough uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Peterborough observe daylight saving time?
Peterborough 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 Peterborough and London?
Right now Peterborough 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 Peterborough and New York?
Right now Peterborough 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.