Current Time in Ottawa, Canada 🇨🇦
Lat/Long:
45.42° N,
75.7° W
Population: 994,000
Country:
🇨🇦
Canada
IANA Timezone:
America/Toronto
UTC Offset:
−05:00
Timezone:
EST
Daylight Saving Time:
Yes ✅
(Abbreviation: EDT)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Canada:
AST,
CST,
EST,
MST,
NST,
PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Canada:
ADT,
CDT,
EDT,
MDT,
NDT,
PDT
Time in Ottawa — FAQ
Answers refreshed each request based on Ottawa's current local time, time zone, and DST status.
What time is it in Ottawa right now?
The current local time in Ottawa, Canada is 06:40 (Sunday, June 14, 2026). Ottawa observes the America/Toronto time zone, which is UTC-4 (currently on daylight saving time).
Which time zone does Ottawa use?
Ottawa uses America/Toronto, an IANA time zone identifier. Use this identifier when configuring calendar apps, servers or scheduling software to ensure the correct UTC offset and daylight-saving rules are applied for Ottawa.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Yes — Ottawa currently observes daylight saving time. DST transitions follow the rules of the IANA America/Toronto time zone; the changeover dates differ from year to year and are applied automatically by all major operating systems.
What is the UTC offset for Ottawa?
Right now Ottawa is at UTC-4. The offset shifts by ±1 hour at daylight-saving transitions if Ottawa observes DST.
When does the day change in Ottawa?
Midnight in Ottawa occurs when the local time displayed above reads 00:00 in the America/Toronto zone. Since Ottawa is at UTC-4, the date here is behind UTC by 4 hours.