Time Ottawa - World time in real time
| Current time zone offset | UTC/GMT - 4 h (EDT) Daylight saving time |
|---|---|
| Standard time zone | %s - 5 h |
| In Daylight Saving Time period | %s - 4 h (EDT) |
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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 Canada, in the America/Toronto time zone. Ottawa is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Ottawa is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Time zone and clock changes in Ottawa
| Time zone | America/Toronto |
|---|---|
| Offset from UTC now | UTC −4:00 |
| Daylight saving time | Yes, currently in effect |
| Next clock change | November 1, 2026 |
Sunrise and sunset today in Ottawa
Today, October 8, 2026, the sun rises in Ottawa at 07:10 and sets at 18:30 (local time), giving 11 h 20 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:50.
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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/Toronto time zone.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Ottawa is currently on daylight saving time: local time is UTC −4:00. The next clock change in Ottawa is on November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
What time is sunrise today in Ottawa?
Today, October 8, 2026, the sun rises in Ottawa at 07:10 and sets at 18:30 (local time), giving 11 h 20 min of daylight. Solar noon is at 12:50.
