What time is it in Canada?
Live local time in Canada, with the official time zone and daylight saving time from the IANA Time Zone Database.
Now in Canada
Saturday, October 24, 2026
EDT (UTC−4) · daylight saving time
In UTC: · UTC−4
- Time zone
- EDT (UTC−4)
America/Toronto - Daylight saving time
-
Currently in effect
Next change: November 1, 2026 - Sunrise
- 07:30
approx. local time - Sunset
- 18:03
approx. local time - Calling code
- +1
Canada - Currency
- CAD
Canadian dollar
Time zone in Canada
It's 16:18 in Canada in the EDT (UTC−4) time zone.
The time shown is the time in Ottawa.
The next clock change in Canada is on November 1, 2026 at 02:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−5.
Today, the sun rises around 07:30 and sets around 18:03 in Ottawa (local time), with about 10 hours and 32 minutes of daylight.
The international dialing code in Canada is +1, and the local currency is Canadian dollar (CAD).
Canada has six time zones, from Pacific Time (Vancouver) to Newfoundland Time (30 minutes ahead of Atlantic Time). Ottawa, Toronto, and Montreal follow Eastern Time, the same time zone as New York.
Frequently asked questions
What is the time zone in Canada?
The time zone currently in use in Canada is EDT (UTC−4).
Does in Canada observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next clock change in Canada is on November 1, 2026 at 02:00 (local time): clocks move back by 1 hour, and the time zone becomes UTC−5.
What is the dialing code in Canada?
The international calling code in Canada is +1. To call, dial your country's international access code (or + on a phone), then 1, the area code, and the number.
Time zone tools
- World Clock: multiple clocks side by side, saved on your device.
- Time Zone Converter: convert a time between cities and find a meeting time that works for everyone.
- Time zone difference: how many hours apart two places are at different times of the year.