Current Local Time in Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada (EDT)
Saturday, April 25, 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
☀️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 in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-4). Ottawa observes Daylight Saving Time.
Ottawa Time Difference at a Glance
Quick Facts: Ottawa Time
- Time Zone: America/Toronto (UTC-4)
- Daylight Saving: Observed
- Country: Canada
- Coordinates: 45.42, -75.70
- Calling Code: +1 613
🌐Time Difference from Ottawa
| City | Now | Diff | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🌅New York | 10:11 AM | Same | |
| ☀️London | 3:11 PM | +5h | |
| 🌙Tokyo | 11:11 PM | +13h | |
| ☀️Paris | 4:11 PM | +6h | |
| 🌆Dubai | 6:11 PM | +8h | |
| 🌙Singapore | 10:11 PM | +12h | |
| 🌙Hong Kong | 10:11 PM | +12h | |
| 🌙Shanghai | 10:11 PM | +12h |
❓Frequently Asked Questions
Ottawa is in the EST/EDT time zone (UTC-4). The current local time is displayed at the top of this page and updates in real-time. Ottawa is located in Canada.
Ottawa is in the EST/EDT time zone, which is UTC-4. The IANA time zone identifier is America/Toronto.
Yes, Ottawa observes Daylight Saving Time (DST) from March to November. During DST, clocks move forward by 1 hour. Check the Time Zone Facts section above for the exact date of the next DST change.
Ottawa is 5 hours behind London. When it's 12:00 PM (noon) in London, it's 7:00 AM in Ottawa. Note that this difference may vary by 1 hour when either location observes Daylight Saving Time.
Ottawa is the same time as New York (Eastern Time). When it's 9:00 AM in New York, it's 9:00 AM in Ottawa. This difference may change during Daylight Saving Time transitions.
The best time to call Ottawa is during business hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM local time (EST/EDT). For international calls, use our Time Converter above to find overlapping business hours between Ottawa and your location.
Standard business hours in Ottawa are Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM EST/EDT. Banks typically operate 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops may have extended hours, often until 8:00 PM or later in commercial areas.
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