Time zone
America/Toronto
Abbreviation: EDT
TIME IN CANADA
Current time in Canada
Canada uses 6 time zones in the cities we list, so local time depends on where you are. In the capital, Ottawa, it is 6:00 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026.
EDT · UTC−04:00Summer time nowCalling code +16 time zones
LIVE LOCAL TIME
Ottawa · America/Toronto
06:00:50
Thursday, 15 October 2026
Early morningUTC−04:00
25% of the day in Canada has passed
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Everything you need before you call, travel or plan a meeting.
UTC offset now
UTC−04:00
UTC is the shared world time reference.Daylight saving
Active now
Next change: 1 Nov 2026, 01:00 → UTC−05:00Calling code
+1
International dialling code for Canada.Capital
Ottawa
Region: North AmericaCities listed
11
Main cities with live clocks below.Time in cities across Canada
Cities can be in different time zones. Pick the city you need.
Time in Toronto Early morning06:00:50UTC−04:00 · America/Toronto
Time in Montreal Early morning06:00:50UTC−04:00 · America/Toronto
Time in Vancouver Sleeping hours03:00:50UTC−07:00 · America/Vancouver
Time in Ottawa Early morning06:00:50UTC−04:00 · America/Toronto
Time in Calgary Sleeping hours04:00:50UTC−06:00 · America/Edmonton
Time in Edmonton Sleeping hours04:00:50UTC−06:00 · America/Edmonton
Time in Winnipeg Sleeping hours05:00:50UTC−05:00 · America/Winnipeg
Time in Quebec City Early morning06:00:50UTC−04:00 · America/Toronto
Time in Halifax Early morning07:00:50UTC−03:00 · America/Halifax
Time in Regina Sleeping hours04:00:50UTC−06:00 · America/Regina
Time in St. John’s Early morning07:30:50UTC−02:30 · America/St_Johns
Time zones in Canada
Each IANA time zone below is used by at least one listed city.
| Time zone | Time now | UTC offset | Cities |
|---|---|---|---|
| America/Toronto | 06:00:50 | UTC−04:00 | Toronto, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City |
| America/Vancouver | 03:00:50 | UTC−07:00 | Vancouver |
| America/Edmonton | 04:00:50 | UTC−06:00 | Calgary, Edmonton |
| America/Winnipeg | 05:00:50 | UTC−05:00 | Winnipeg |
| America/Halifax | 07:00:50 | UTC−03:00 | Halifax |
| America/Regina | 04:00:50 | UTC−06:00 | Regina |
| America/St_Johns | 07:30:50 | UTC−02:30 | St. John’s |
Canada time difference with world cities
How far ahead or behind Canada is right now.
| City | Time now | Difference from Canada |
|---|---|---|
| Time in London | 11:00:50 | Canada is 5 hours behind |
| Time in New York | 06:00:50 | Canada is same time |
| Time in Los Angeles | 03:00:50 | Canada is 3 hours ahead |
| Time in Dubai | 14:00:50 | Canada is 8 hours behind |
| Time in New Delhi | 15:30:50 | Canada is 9 hours 30 minutes behind |
| Time in Singapore | 18:00:50 | Canada is 12 hours behind |
| Time in Tokyo | 19:00:50 | Canada is 13 hours behind |
| Time in Sydney | 21:00:50 | Canada is 15 hours behind |
| UTC | 10:00:50 | Canada is 4 hours behind |
Best time to call Canada
Office hours of 9 am to 5 pm in Canada today look like this elsewhere.
London14:00 – 22:00Thu 15 Oct
New York09:00 – 17:00Thu 15 Oct
Dubai17:00 – 01:00Thu 15 Oct
Sydney00:00 – 08:00Fri 16 Oct
Questions about time in Canada
What time is it in Canada now?
The current time in Canada is 6:00 am on Thursday, 15 October 2026 (UTC−04:00). The clock at the top of this page updates every second.
How many time zones does Canada have?
Canada has 6 standard time zones across the cities we list (America/Toronto, America/Vancouver, America/Edmonton, America/Winnipeg, America/Halifax, America/Regina, America/St_Johns). Choose a city for the exact local time.
Does Canada observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Canada uses daylight saving time. It is on summer time now, and the next clock change is on 1 November 2026 when the offset becomes UTC−05:00.
What is the time difference between Canada and London?
Canada is 5 hours behind of London right now. Differences can change when either place changes its clocks.
What is the time difference between Canada and New York?
Canada is same time of New York right now.
What is the country calling code for Canada?
The international calling code for Canada is +1. Before calling, check that it is a good local time: weekdays from 9 am to 5 pm are a helpful starting point.
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