Current Time in Kitchener, Canada
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Kitchener time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/Toronto
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
43.43° N, 80.51° W
Sunrise
7:00 AM
Sunset
5:10 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 10 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchener to New York | Same time | |
| Kitchener to London | +5 hours | |
| Kitchener to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Kitchener to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Kitchener to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Kitchener. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Kitchener
What time zone is Kitchener in?
Kitchener 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 Kitchener 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 Kitchener and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, New York and Kitchener 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 Kitchener?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 7:00 AM and sets at 5:10 PM local time, giving 10 hours 10 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Canada on the same time as Kitchener?
No. Canada has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Kitchener follows Eastern Time.