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Time zone facts

Time zone
Eastern Time
IANA zone
America/Toronto
Current UTC offset
UTC−5
Daylight saving time
Yes · UTC−4
Country
Canada
Region
Ontario
Population
1,017,449
Coordinates
45.41° N, 75.70° W
Elevation
71 m

Ottawa is the capital of Canada, with a population of about 1,017,449. It uses the Eastern Time time zone (IANA identifier America/Toronto).

Ottawa observes daylight saving time. Standard time is UTC−5 and summer time is UTC−4. In 2027, clocks go forward one hour on March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM and go back one hour on November 7, 2027 at 2:00 AM.

Other cities on the same clock include Toronto, Montreal.

Because Ottawa lies at 45.41° N, 75.70° W, the length of the day changes strongly through the year: around the June solstice there are about 15 h 40 min of daylight, and around the December solstice about 8 h 43 min.

Time difference with other cities

CityLocal timeDifference
New York
Los Angeles
London
Paris
Dubai
New Delhi
Beijing
Tokyo

Sunrise and sunset through the year (2027)

DateSunriseSunsetDay length
March equinox7:06 AM7:15 PM12 h 09 min
June solstice5:14 AM8:54 PM15 h 40 min
September equinox6:49 AM7:00 PM12 h 11 min
December solstice7:39 AM4:22 PM8 h 43 min

Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ottawa in?

Ottawa is in the Eastern Time time zone, IANA identifier America/Toronto. The UTC offset is UTC−5 (UTC−4 during daylight saving time).

Does Ottawa have daylight saving time?

Yes. Ottawa switches between UTC−5 (standard time) and UTC−4 (daylight saving time). In 2027, clocks go forward on March 14, 2027 and go back on November 7, 2027.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and New York?

New York is the same time as Ottawa all year round.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Ottawa all year round.

What time is sunrise and sunset in Ottawa?

Sunrise and sunset times change daily; today's times are shown at the top of this page. Around the June solstice, the sun rises at about 5:14 AM and sets at about 8:54 PM; around the December solstice it rises at about 7:39 AM and sets at about 4:22 PM (local time).

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