Current Time in Canada 🇨🇦
Check the current local time anywhere in Canada. Below you'll find live clocks for Canada's major cities, its time zone and UTC offset, and its largest cities by population.
Current Time in Major Cities in Canada
- Brampton Sat 06:00:51
- Burnaby Sat 03:00:51
- Calgary Sat 04:00:51
- Charlottetown Sat 07:00:51
- Edmonton Sat 04:00:51
- Etobicoke Sat 06:00:51
- Gatineau Sat 06:00:51
- Halifax Sat 07:00:51
- Ladner Sat 03:00:51
- Laval Sat 06:00:51
- Longueuil Sat 06:00:51
- Mississauga Sat 06:00:51
- Moncton Sat 07:00:51
- Montréal Sat 06:00:51
- Okanagan Sat 03:00:51
- Ottawa Sat 06:00:51
- Québec Sat 06:00:51
- Saskatoon Sat 04:00:51
- St. John's Sat 07:30:51
- Surrey Sat 03:00:51
- Toronto Sat 06:00:51
- Vancouver Sat 03:00:51
- Whitehorse Sat 03:00:51
- Winnipeg Sat 05:00:51
- Yellowknife Sat 04:00:51
| City | Current Time |
|---|---|
| Brampton | Sat 06:00:51 |
| Burnaby | Sat 03:00:51 |
| Calgary | Sat 04:00:51 |
| Charlottetown | Sat 07:00:51 |
| Edmonton | Sat 04:00:51 |
| Etobicoke | Sat 06:00:51 |
| Gatineau | Sat 06:00:51 |
| Halifax | Sat 07:00:51 |
| Ladner | Sat 03:00:51 |
| Laval | Sat 06:00:51 |
| Longueuil | Sat 06:00:51 |
| Mississauga | Sat 06:00:51 |
| Moncton | Sat 07:00:51 |
| Montréal | Sat 06:00:51 |
| Okanagan | Sat 03:00:51 |
| Ottawa | Sat 06:00:51 |
| Québec | Sat 06:00:51 |
| Saskatoon | Sat 04:00:51 |
| St. John's | Sat 07:30:51 |
| Surrey | Sat 03:00:51 |
| Toronto | Sat 06:00:51 |
| Vancouver | Sat 03:00:51 |
| Whitehorse | Sat 03:00:51 |
| Winnipeg | Sat 05:00:51 |
| Yellowknife | Sat 04:00:51 |
IANA time zones in Canada
Canada maps to the following IANA time-zone database entries. Open any zone for its current time, UTC offset, daylight-saving rules and the cities and countries that use it.
- America/Atikokan EST · UTC−05:00
- America/Blanc-Sablon AST · UTC−04:00
- America/Cambridge_Bay MST · UTC−07:00
- America/Coral_Harbour EST · UTC−05:00
- America/Creston MST · UTC−07:00
- America/Dawson MST · UTC−07:00
- America/Dawson_Creek MST · UTC−07:00
- America/Edmonton MST · UTC−07:00
- America/Fort_Nelson MST · UTC−07:00
- America/Glace_Bay AST · UTC−04:00
- America/Goose_Bay AST · UTC−04:00
- America/Halifax AST · UTC−04:00
- America/Inuvik MST · UTC−07:00
- America/Iqaluit EST · UTC−05:00
- America/Moncton AST · UTC−04:00
- America/Montreal EST · UTC−05:00
- America/Nipigon EST · UTC−05:00
- America/Panama EST · UTC−05:00
- America/Pangnirtung EST · UTC−05:00
- America/Phoenix MST · UTC−07:00
- America/Puerto_Rico AST · UTC−04:00
- America/Rainy_River CST · UTC−06:00
- America/Rankin_Inlet CST · UTC−06:00
- America/Regina CST · UTC−06:00
- America/Resolute CST · UTC−06:00
- America/St_Johns NST · UTC−03:30
- America/Swift_Current CST · UTC−06:00
- America/Thunder_Bay EST · UTC−05:00
- America/Toronto EST · UTC−05:00
- America/Vancouver PST · UTC−08:00
- America/Whitehorse MST · UTC−07:00
- America/Winnipeg CST · UTC−06:00
- America/Yellowknife MST · UTC−07:00
- Canada/Atlantic AST · UTC−04:00
- Canada/Central CST · UTC−06:00
- Canada/Eastern EST · UTC−05:00
- Canada/Mountain MST · UTC−07:00
- Canada/Newfoundland NST · UTC−03:30
- Canada/Pacific PST · UTC−08:00
- Canada/Saskatchewan CST · UTC−06:00
- Canada/Yukon MST · UTC−07:00
Does Canada have multiple time zones?
Yes. Canada uses more than one IANA time zone, so the current local time can differ by city or region. For scheduling, compare the exact city on the world cities list or use the time zone converter.
Why this matters
A country clock is a useful overview, but a city or IANA time-zone page is more precise for travel and scheduling because it identifies the exact rule set, UTC offset, and daylight-saving behavior.
Time in Canada at a glance
| Current main time | 05:00 on Saturday |
|---|---|
| Time zones | 6 (from UTC-07:00 to UTC-02:30) |
| Daylight saving | Yes - Clocks change twice a year |
| Zone names | EST, AST, MDT, MST |
| Capital | Ottawa |
| Cities tracked | 25 |
How many time zones does Canada have?
Canada is split across 6 time zones, from UTC-07:00 in the east to UTC-02:30 in the west. That means the local time can be up to 4 hours apart between two cities in the same country.
Does Canada change its clocks for daylight saving?
Yes. At least part of Canada uses daylight saving time. The clocks jump forward one hour in spring and fall back one hour in autumn, so the UTC offset changes for part of the year. Want the full picture? Read our guide to daylight saving time.
How to convert time in Canada
For a quick UTC comparison using the main displayed clock: 12:00 UTC = 07:00 local time, and 09:00 local time = 14:00 UTC. If Canada has more than one time zone, use the city and IANA zone links on this page for the exact local rule, or drop any two places into the time zone converter to get the answer instantly.
Best time to call or schedule with Canada
For scheduling, start with the live clock above, then check the city page for Toronto or another major city in Canada. City pages include sunrise/sunset, local DST status, and time-difference tables against major world hubs. To compare several places at a glance, line them up side by side on the world clock.
Major cities in Canada
The capital of Canada is Ottawa. The biggest cities in Canada include Toronto, Montréal, Calgary, Edmonton and Ottawa. Open any city to see its live clock, sunrise and sunset times, and how far ahead or behind it is from other places.
💡 Tip: Need the time in a specific city? Use the list above - Every city in Canada has its own live clock and time-difference table.
Time in Canada - Frequently asked questions
How many time zones does Canada have?
Canada spans 6 time zones, from UTC-07:00 to UTC-02:30.
Does Canada use daylight saving time?
Yes - Part of the country moves the clocks forward an hour in spring and back in autumn.
What time is it in Canada right now?
It is about 05:00 on Saturday in the main time zone of Canada. The clock above updates every second.
What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Ottawa. Open its page to see the current local time there.
How Alarm.now builds the Canada time page
Country, city, and IANA time-zone data
This page connects Canada to its live city clocks, listed IANA time zone, UTC offset, and daylight-saving context. The capital city is Ottawa, and each linked city page gives the more precise local clock and scheduling notes.
Country time reference
The identifiers and counts below clarify which country, cities, and time zones the clocks on this page represent.
| Country | Canada 🇨🇦 |
|---|---|
| ISO identifiers | CA / CAN |
| Capital city clock | Ottawa |
| Cities shown | 25 city clocks |
| IANA time zones | 41 listed zones |
| Representative UTC offset | UTC−05:00 |
Where to go next
From this country overview, continue to Ottawa time, the IANA time-zone index, and the time zone converter for future-date checks.
When to use a city page instead
Use this country page for the overview. Use a specific city or IANA time zone page when you need the exact rule set for calendars, travel, code, or future meetings.