Current time in Ottawa
Canada
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Time zone
America/Toronto
UTC offset
GMT-4
Abbreviation
GMT-4
Daylight saving
In effect
Coordinates
45.42, -75.70
Difference vs you
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Time zone in Ottawa
Ottawa uses America/Toronto. The clocks change twice a year: UTC−5 in winter and UTC−4 during daylight saving time. The next clock change is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back.
Time difference from Ottawa
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York · United States | Same time |
| London · United Kingdom | −5h |
| Los Angeles · United States | +3h |
| Paris · France | −6h |
| Dubai · United Arab Emirates | −8h |
| Mumbai · India | −9h 30m |
| Tokyo · Japan | −13h |
| Sydney · Australia | −14h |
Differences are for today and take daylight saving time into account where it applies.
Daylight in Ottawa
The longest day brings about 15h 41m of daylight, the shortest about 8h 43m.
Cities in the same time zone
Nearby cities
- Montreal · 166 km
- Toronto · 352 km
- Quebec City · 379 km
- Boston · 504 km
- New York · 541 km
- Philadelphia · 610 km
Frequently asked questions
- What time zone is Ottawa in?
- Ottawa is in the America/Toronto time zone, currently UTC−4.
- Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
- Yes. Clocks in Ottawa move between UTC−5 and UTC−4.
- What is the time difference between Ottawa and New York?
- Ottawa and New York have the same local time.