Current Local Time in Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada (EDT)
17:45:57
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
☀️Day
🌅7:26 AM
🌇7:02 PM
Ottawa follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
💵C$ Canadian Dollar
📞+1 613
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OFFICES
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
BANKS
9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
SHOPS
10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
RESTAURANTS
Varies
⏰Time Zone Facts
🕐EST/EDT
🌐UTC-5/-4
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America/Toronto236
Data: IANA Time Zone Database
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm summers (20-26°C) and cold snowy winters (-11 to -3°C). World's second coldest capital.
🏛️Top Attractions
Parliament HillRideau CanalNational GalleryByWard MarketCanadian War Museum
📍About Ottawa Time Zone
Ottawa is in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-4). Ottawa time is 1 hours ahead of New York.
Ottawa observes Daylight Saving Time.
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Quick Facts: Ottawa Time
- Time Zone: America/Toronto (UTC-4)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: Canada
- Coordinates: 45.42, -75.70
- Calling Code: +1 613