Current local time in Stratford, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Stratford
Stratford, Ontario, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 30,233.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Ontario |
| Coordinates: | 43°22′N / 80°57′W |
| Population: | 30,233 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Stratford
| 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
Stratford 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 Stratford today
| Sunrise: | 07:45 |
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| Sunset: | 18:31 |
| Solar noon: | 13:08 |
| Day length: | 10h 46m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:16 – 19:00 |
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 Stratford
- London−5 hStratford is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeStratford is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hStratford is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Stratford time
What time zone is Stratford in?
Stratford uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Stratford observe daylight saving time?
Stratford 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 Stratford and London?
Right now Stratford 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 Stratford and New York?
Right now Stratford 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.