Current Time in Ottawa, Canada

Ottawa uses the EDT time zone (UTC-04:00). Daylight saving time is observed and currently in effect.

16:55:36
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

About Ottawa

Time zone
America/Toronto
UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Country
Canada
Capital
Ottawa
Population
1,017,449
Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Dial code
+1
Coordinates
45.42, -75.70
From capital
2430 km from Ottawa

Daylight saving time in Ottawa

Observes DST
Yes
Currently in DST
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shifts UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 on that date.

Sun in Ottawa today

Sunrise
05:39
Solar noon
13:00
Sunset
20:21
Daylight
14h 41m
Yesterday
Rise
05:41
Set
20:19
Length
14h 38m
Today
Rise
05:39
Set
20:21
Length
14h 41m
Tomorrow
Rise
05:38
Set
20:22
Length
14h 43m

Today is 3 minutes longer than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Ottawa

CityDistanceTime difference
New York540 kmsame time
Los Angeles3800 km-3h
London5360 km+5h
Paris5650 km+6h
Berlin6130 km+6h
São Paulo8210 km+1h
Cairo8860 km+7h
Tokyo10320 km+13h
Dubai10730 km+8h
Mumbai12170 km+9.5h
Singapore14810 km+12h
Sydney15860 km+14h

Other cities in Canada

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Frequently asked questions about time in Ottawa

What is the current time in Ottawa, Canada?+
Ottawa is in the America/Toronto timezone (EDT), which is UTC-04:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Ottawa, Canada.
What timezone is Ottawa in?+
Ottawa, Canada uses the America/Toronto timezone, abbreviated EDT. The current UTC offset is UTC-04:00.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and UTC?+
Ottawa is UTC-04:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Ottawa observes daylight saving time. The local clock shifts forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn. The current UTC offset on this page accounts for any active DST.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Ottawa?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Ottawa is "America/Toronto". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and New York?+
The time difference between Ottawa and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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