Current Time in Hamilton, Canada
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EDTUTC-4
Hamilton time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT)
IANA: America/Toronto
UTC Offset
UTC-4
Daylight Saving Time
In effect (EDT)
Ends Nov 1, 2026
Coordinates
43.25° N, 79.85° W
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
7:22 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Hamilton to New York | Same time | |
| Hamilton to London | +5 hours | |
| Hamilton to Dubai | +8 hours | |
| Hamilton to New Delhi | +9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Hamilton to Tokyo | +13 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Hamilton. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Hamilton
What time zone is Hamilton in?
Hamilton is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/Toronto). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Hamilton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Hamilton and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York and Hamilton are on the same time. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hamilton?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 7:03 AM and sets at 7:22 PM local time, giving 12 hours 19 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Canada on the same time as Hamilton?
No. Canada has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Hamilton follows Eastern Time.