Current Local Time in Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Ottawa follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/TorontoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Ottawa
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-26°C) and cold snowy winters (-11 to -3°C). World's second coldest capital.
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📍About Ottawa Time Zone
Ottawa is located in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-5). As a major metropolitan city in Canada, Ottawa serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Ottawa is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Ottawa, consider that standard business hours are typically Government hours 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. ByWard Market open daily. Museums typically 10 AM to 5 PM. local time. Ottawa observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Ottawa has a population of approximately 1M (1.5M in the metro area). The local currency is the Canadian Dollar (C$). To call Ottawa from abroad, use the country code +1 613. The primary language spoken is English, French.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Ottawa time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Ottawa ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Ottawa Time
- • Time Zone: America/Toronto (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Canada (CA)
- • Coordinates: 45.42°, -75.70°
- • Calling Code: +1 613