Current local time in Shawinigan, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Shawinigan
Shawinigan, Quebec, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 38,211.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Quebec |
| Coordinates: | 46°34′N / 72°45′W |
| Population: | 38,211 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Shawinigan
| 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
Shawinigan 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 Shawinigan today
| Sunrise: | 07:17 |
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| Sunset: | 17:53 |
| Solar noon: | 12:35 |
| Day length: | 10h 36m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:46 – 18:24 |
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 Shawinigan
- London−5 hShawinigan is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeShawinigan is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hShawinigan is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Shawinigan time
What time zone is Shawinigan in?
Shawinigan uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Shawinigan observe daylight saving time?
Shawinigan 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 Shawinigan and London?
Right now Shawinigan 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 Shawinigan and New York?
Right now Shawinigan 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.