Current Time in Canada
Canada has more than one time zone. The main one (Toronto) is Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now.
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Time zones in Canada
| Time zone | Offset now | Local time | Main areas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) | UTC−5 | --:-- | Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Hamilton, Quebec, Kitchener |
| Pacific Daylight Time (PDT) | UTC−7 | --:-- | Vancouver, Victoria, Abbotsford, Kelowna |
| Mountain Daylight Time (MDT) | UTC−6 | --:-- | Calgary, Edmonton |
| Central Daylight Time (CDT) | UTC−5 | --:-- | Winnipeg |
| Central Standard Time (CST) | UTC−6 | --:-- | Saskatoon, Regina |
| Atlantic Standard Time (AST) | UTC−4 | --:-- | Halifax |
| Newfoundland Standard Time (NST) | UTC−3:30 | --:-- | St. John's |
| Yukon Time (MST) | UTC−7 | --:-- | America/Whitehorse |
| Eastern Standard Time (EST) | UTC−5 | --:-- | America/Panama |
| Atlantic Standard Time (AST) | UTC−4 | --:-- | America/Puerto_Rico |
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Time zone of Canada
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Toronto |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Canada and other cities
Daylight saving time in Canada
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Canada time FAQ
What time is it in Canada right now?
Canada is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Canada, updated every second.
What time zone is Canada in?
Canada uses 10 time zones: EST, PDT, MDT, CDT, CST, AST, NST, MST, EST, AST. The main zone is Eastern Standard Time (America/Toronto).
Does Canada observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Canada and New York?
Canada and New York are on the same time.
States and regions of Canada
Current time in Canada cities
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.