Current local time in Thunder Bay, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 99,334.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Ontario |
| Coordinates: | 48°23′N / 89°15′W |
| Population: | 99,334 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Thunder Bay
| 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
Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay today
| Sunrise: | 08:27 |
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| Sunset: | 18:55 |
| Solar noon: | 13:41 |
| Day length: | 10h 27m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:55 – 19:26 |
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 Thunder Bay
- London−5 hThunder Bay is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeThunder Bay is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hThunder Bay is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Thunder Bay time
What time zone is Thunder Bay in?
Thunder Bay uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Thunder Bay observe daylight saving time?
Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay and London?
Right now Thunder Bay 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 Thunder Bay and New York?
Right now Thunder Bay 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.