Current local time in Québec, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Québec
Québec, Quebec, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 528,595.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Quebec |
| Coordinates: | 46°49′N / 71°13′W |
| Population: | 528,595 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Québec
| 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
Québec 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 Québec today
| Sunrise: | 07:11 |
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| Sunset: | 17:47 |
| Solar noon: | 12:29 |
| Day length: | 10h 35m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:40 – 18:18 |
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 Québec
- London−5 hQuébec is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeQuébec is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hQuébec is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Québec time
What time zone is Québec in?
Québec uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Québec observe daylight saving time?
Québec 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 Québec and London?
Right now Québec 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 Québec and New York?
Right now Québec 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.