Current Time in Ottawa, Canada
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Saturday, September 19, 2026
EDTUTC-4
Ottawa 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
45.41° N, 75.70° W
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
7:05 PM
Sun times for Sep 19, 2026 (local date) · 12 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Ottawa to New York | Same time | |
| Ottawa to London | +5 hours | |
| Ottawa to Dubai | +8 hours | |
| Ottawa to New Delhi | +9 hours 30 minutes | |
| Ottawa to Tokyo | +13 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Ottawa. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Ottawa
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 Ottawa and New York?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, New York and Ottawa 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 Ottawa?
On Saturday, September 19, 2026, the sun rises at 6:46 AM and sets at 7:05 PM local time, giving 12 hours 20 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Canada on the same time as Ottawa?
No. Canada has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Ottawa follows Eastern Time.