Current Time in Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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· Ottawa
America/Toronto
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Time zone of Ottawa
| 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 Ottawa and other cities
Daylight saving time in Ottawa
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).
Ottawa time FAQ
What time is it in Ottawa right now?
Ottawa is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Ottawa, updated every second.
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/Toronto.
Does Ottawa 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 Ottawa and New York?
Ottawa and New York are on the same time.
Other cities in Canada
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.