Current local time in Pickering, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Pickering
Pickering, Ontario, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 87,838.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Ontario |
| Coordinates: | 43°54′N / 79°08′W |
| Population: | 87,838 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Pickering
| 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
Pickering 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 Pickering today
| Sunrise: | 07:38 |
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| Sunset: | 18:23 |
| Solar noon: | 13:01 |
| Day length: | 10h 44m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:09 – 18:52 |
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 Pickering
- London−5 hPickering is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timePickering is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hPickering is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Pickering time
What time zone is Pickering in?
Pickering uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Pickering observe daylight saving time?
Pickering 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 Pickering and London?
Right now Pickering 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 Pickering and New York?
Right now Pickering 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.