Time Zone
EDT
UTC/GMT -4 hours · America/Toronto
Current Local Time in Ottawa, Canada
What time is it in Ottawa right now? Live local clock with seconds for Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (EDT, UTC/GMT -4 hours).
Time Zone EDT (UTC/GMT -4 hours) · Daylight saving applies in 2026 · Sunset 18:21 · Day length 11h 02m 44s · Sunrise 07:18 · Moon Waxing Crescent (15%). Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
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About Ottawa
- Country
- Canada
- State / region
- Ontario
- Lat / Long
- 45.42°N / 75.70°W
- Currency
- Canadian Dollar (CAD)
- Languages
- English, French
- Country code
- +1
- IANA zone
- America/Toronto
DST
Observes DST
Daylight saving applies in 2026
Difference
8 hours behind Dubai
Same time as New York · Set home (Dubai)
Sunrise
07:18
Sunset
18:21
Day length
11h 02m 44s
Moon 15%
Waxing Crescent
Solar noon
12:49
Civil twilight
06:48 – 18:51
Ottawa (Canada) runs on America/Toronto (GMT-4 / EDT). Daylight saving applies in 2026, so the offset can change with the season. Today’s sunrise is 07:18, sunset 18:21, and day length is 11h 02m 44s (−186s vs yesterday). Moon phase: Waxing Crescent (15% lit). Compare with Dubai above, or use the time zone converter and meeting planner.
Sun path today — Ottawa
SunCalc graphic — Altitude ≈ 17.2° Heading 122° SE Day
Weather in Ottawa
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Calendar & holidays
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- All Saints' Day
- Veterans / Remembrance Day
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People also ask about time in Ottawa
What time is it in Ottawa right now?
The live clock on this page shows the current local time in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada with seconds. Time zone EDT, UTC/GMT -4 hours, IANA zone America/Toronto.
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa uses America/Toronto (EDT). Current offset: UTC/GMT -4 hours.
Does Ottawa use daylight saving time?
Ottawa observes daylight saving in 2026. Offsets change with the season — this page updates automatically.
When is sunrise and sunset in Ottawa today?
Sunrise 07:18, sunset 18:21, day length 11h 02m 44s (−186s vs yesterday). Solar noon 12:49 at about 36.4° altitude.
How many hours ahead or behind is Ottawa vs New York?
Ottawa is Same time as New York right now (DST-aware comparison). Use the Time Zone Converter for any other city pair.
How do I convert Ottawa time to another city?
Open the Time Zone Converter or Meeting Planner and pick Ottawa as one of the locations.