Current Time in Québec State, Canada

Québec State 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 Québec State

Time zoneOffset nowLocal timeMain areas
Eastern Standard Time (EST)UTC−5--:--Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Hamilton, Quebec, Kitchener
Atlantic Standard Time (AST)UTC−4--:--America/Puerto_Rico

More about the Québec State time zones.

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Time zone of Québec State

Time zoneEastern Standard Time
AbbreviationEST
UTC offsetUTC−5
IANA time zone idAmerica/Toronto
Daylight saving timeYes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer

Time difference between Québec State and other cities

CityDifferenceLocal time
New YorkSame time--:--
Los Angeles3 hours behind--:--
London5 hours ahead--:--
Paris6 hours ahead--:--
Dubai9 hours ahead--:--
India10 hours 30 minutes ahead--:--
Manila13 hours ahead--:--
Tokyo14 hours ahead--:--
Sydney16 hours ahead--:--
Chicago1 hour behind--:--

Daylight saving time in Québec State

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).

Québec State time FAQ

What time is it in Québec State right now?

Québec State is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Québec State, updated every second.

What time zone is Québec State in?

Québec State uses 2 time zones: EST, AST. The main zone is Eastern Standard Time (America/Toronto).

Does Québec State 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 Québec State and New York?

Québec State and New York are on the same time.

Cities in Québec State

Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.