Current local time in Waterloo, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 97,475.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Ontario |
| Coordinates: | 43°28′N / 80°31′W |
| Population: | 97,475 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Waterloo
| 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
Waterloo 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 Waterloo today
| Sunrise: | 07:43 |
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| Sunset: | 18:29 |
| Solar noon: | 13:06 |
| Day length: | 10h 45m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:14 – 18:58 |
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 Waterloo
- London−5 hWaterloo is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeWaterloo is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hWaterloo is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Waterloo time
What time zone is Waterloo in?
Waterloo uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Waterloo observe daylight saving time?
Waterloo 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 Waterloo and London?
Right now Waterloo 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 Waterloo and New York?
Right now Waterloo 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.