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| TIME DIFFERENCE | GMT -06:00 (CST) |
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What time is it in Ottawa?
The current time in Ottawa is shown above in real time, to the second, synchronised via NTP with reference time servers. Ottawa is in United States, in the America/Chicago time zone. Ottawa is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Ottawa is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Ottawa.
Time zone and clock changes in Ottawa
| Time zone | America/Chicago |
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| Offset from UTC now | UTC −6:00 |
| Daylight saving time | No, standard time in effect |
| Next clock change | March 14, 2027 |
| Difference with Washington, D.C. | −1:00 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Ottawa
Today, November 3, 2026, the sun rises in Ottawa at 06:29 and sets at 16:48 (local time), giving 10 h 19 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:38.
More about Ottawa
See the location and GPS coordinates of Ottawa, sunrise and sunset times and the moon phase, practical information about the country (dialling code, currency, languages) and the time difference between Ottawa and any other city. The world clock shows the time in every capital.
Frequently asked questions about the time in Ottawa
What time is it in Ottawa right now?
The current time in Ottawa is displayed at the top of this page, in real time and to the second, in the America/Chicago time zone.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Washington, D.C.?
Time difference with Washington, D.C.: −1:00 at the moment. When it is 12:00 in Washington, D.C., it is 11:00 in Ottawa.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Ottawa is currently on standard time: local time is UTC −6:00. The next clock change in Ottawa is on March 14, 2027, when clocks go forward one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Ottawa?
Today, November 3, 2026, the sun rises in Ottawa at 06:29 and sets at 16:48 (local time), giving 10 h 19 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 11:38.
