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What time is it in Ottawa right now?

06:02 AM
Mon, Jul 13
Timezone
America/Toronto
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Coordinates
45.42, -75.70
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About the Ottawa timezone

The current time in Ottawa, Canada is 06:02 AM (UTC-4). Ottawa observes America/Toronto (UTC-5).

Ottawa is located in Canada at 45.42°N, 75.70°W. View Ottawa on the interactive map or compare its time with any other city using the links below.

Today in Ottawa

Sunrise
5:26 AM
Solar noon
1:08 PM
Sunset
8:50 PM
Day length
15h 24m

On Monday, July 13, Ottawa sees 15h 24m of daylight. The sun rises at 5:26 AM, reaches its highest point at 1:08 PM, and sets at 8:50 PM local time.

Daylight saving time in Ottawa

Ottawa observes daylight saving time. In 2026, the clocks change as follows:

  • Sunday, March 8, 2026 — clocks spring forward at 3:00 AM local time (UTC-5 → UTC-4).
  • Sunday, November 1, 2026 — clocks fall back at 1:00 AM local time (UTC-4 → UTC-5).

During DST, business hours in Ottawa shift by one hour relative to fixed-offset zones such as UTC, GMT, and most Asian and African timezones. If you schedule recurring meetings with Ottawa, expect the difference to change around these dates.

Working with Ottawa from around the world

Time difference between Ottawa and major business hubs, and the window where standard 9-to-5 working hours overlap in both cities. For example, 9am–5pm in Ottawa corresponds to 9am–5pm in New York.

HubDifferenceWorkday overlap
New Yorksame time9am–5pm (Ottawa) = 9am–5pm (New York)
Los Angeles3 hours ahead12pm–5pm (Ottawa) = 9am–2pm (Los Angeles)
London5 hours behind9am–12pm (Ottawa) = 2pm–5pm (London)
Berlin6 hours behind9am–11am (Ottawa) = 3pm–5pm (Berlin)
Dubai8 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Singapore12 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Tokyo13 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap
Sydney14 hours behindno 9-to-5 overlap

Cities near Ottawa

The geographically closest cities tracked on Timezones.live, with their distance from Ottawa and current time difference.

CityDistanceTime difference
MontrealCanada166 kmsame time
TorontoCanada352 kmsame time
BostonUS504 kmsame time
New YorkUS541 kmsame time
PhiladelphiaUS610 kmsame time
DetroitUS682 kmsame time

Other cities in UTC-5

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Ottawa right now?
The current time in Ottawa, Canada can be seen at the top of this page. Ottawa observes the America/Toronto timezone, with a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
What timezone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa, Canada is in the America/Toronto timezone.
What is the UTC offset for Ottawa?
Ottawa has a standard UTC offset of UTC-5.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ottawa observes daylight saving time, shifting its local clock by one hour twice a year.
When does daylight saving time start in Ottawa in 2026?
In 2026, Ottawa springs forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 at 3:00 AM local time.
When does daylight saving time end in Ottawa in 2026?
In 2026, Ottawa falls back on Sunday, November 1, 2026 at 1:00 AM local time.