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Canada North America ★ Capital City
Current Local Time in Ottawa, Canada
What time is it in Ottawa now? Ontario, Canada — Time Zone: America/Toronto (EDT)
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00:09 :14
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Tue, Sep 29, 2026
Time Zone & Daylight Saving Time Specifications
| Time Zone Name / IANA ID | America/Toronto |
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| Current UTC / GMT Offset | UTC-4:00 |
| Time Zone Abbreviation | EDT |
| Daylight Saving Time (DST) | Observes DST (Currently Active) |
| Next Clock Change | END: Sun, Nov 1, 2026 (UTC-5:00) |
| Standard Working Hours | 09:00 to 17:00 (Monday – Friday) |
Sun, Daylight & Astronomical Forecast
Sunrise 6:57 AM
Solar Noon 12:53 PM
Sunset 6:50 PM
Day Length 11h 53m
| Civil Dawn (Twilight Begins) | 6:27 AM |
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| Civil Dusk (Twilight Ends) | 7:19 PM |
| Daylight Remaining | N/A |
Time Difference with Major World Hubs
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London United Kingdom
5:09 AM 5 hours ahead
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Tokyo Japan
1:09 PM 13 hours ahead
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Los Angeles United States
9:09 PM 3 hours behind
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Sydney Australia
2:09 PM 14 hours ahead
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Paris France
6:09 AM 6 hours ahead
Frequently Asked Questions about Ottawa Time
What is the current time and timezone in Ottawa?
Ottawa is in the America/Toronto timezone with a current UTC offset of UTC-4:00 (EDT). The local time is synchronized with high-precision international atomic standards.
Does Ottawa change clocks for Daylight Saving Time?
Ottawa observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). In the spring, clocks advance forward 1 hour, and in the autumn, clocks move back 1 hour to standard time.
How does Ottawa time compare to UTC (Coordinated Universal Time)?
Ottawa is currently UTC-4:00 relative to UTC. When it is 12:00 PM (Noon) UTC, the time in Ottawa is 8:00 AM.