Current Time in Ottawa, Canada 🇨🇦
The current local time in Ottawa, Canada is 22:46:29 (EDT) on Saturday, 29 August 2026. Ottawa is currently on daylight saving time. The city has a population of about 994,000. The sun rises at about 06:20 and sets at 19:46 today (13h 26m of daylight).
- Sunrise 06:20
- Sunset 19:46
- 13h 26m daylight
Time zone & daylight saving in Ottawa
Ottawa, Canada keeps EDT (UTC-04:00). It observes daylight saving time, so the clocks move one hour twice a year - Ottawa is on summer (DST) time right now. See our guide to daylight saving time.
Today the sun rises at about 06:20 and sets at about 19:46 local time, giving Ottawa 13h 26m of daylight.
Right now it is 22:46 on Saturday in Ottawa (UTC-04:00). When it is 22:46 here, it is 22:46 in New York (same time), so a quick look at the world clock beats doing the math in your head before a call.
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Quick scheduling notes for Ottawa
- Use the America/Toronto IANA zone when you need the exact rule set for software, calendars, or travel planning.
- Daylight saving is active now, so compare the current UTC offset before booking calls.
- For a future call, use the time zone converter and then set a matching online alarm.
Time difference from Ottawa to major cities
| City | Current time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 22:46 Sat | same time |
| Los Angeles | 19:46 Sat | 3h behind |
| London | 03:46 Sun | 5h ahead |
| Paris | 04:46 Sun | 6h ahead |
| Dubai | 06:46 Sun | 8h ahead |
| Mumbai | 08:16 Sun | 9.5h ahead |
| Singapore | 10:46 Sun | 12h ahead |
| Tokyo | 11:46 Sun | 13h ahead |
| Sydney | 12:46 Sun | 14h ahead |
Best next checks from Ottawa
Compare Ottawa with nearby business hubs, then follow the city links above for live local clocks. You can also browse more time pages for Canada.
Business-hours overlap from Ottawa
For a normal business-hours call, 09:00-17:00 in Ottawa overlaps with 09:00-17:00 in New York.
| Compare with | Ottawa time | Other city time | Overlap |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 09:00-17:00 | 09:00-17:00 | 8 hours |
| Los Angeles | 12:00-17:00 | 09:00-14:00 | 5 hours |
| London | 09:00-12:00 | 14:00-17:00 | 3 hours |
| Paris | 09:00-11:00 | 15:00-17:00 | 2 hours |
| Dubai | - | - | No standard 09:00-17:00 overlap |
Simple meeting rule
Pick a slot that lands inside both workdays, then confirm the date again if the meeting is near a daylight saving change.
Ottawa time - Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa uses EDT (UTC-04:00). During part of the year it switches to daylight saving time, moving the clocks forward one hour.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Yes - Clocks go forward an hour in spring and back an hour in autumn, so the local offset changes twice a year.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Ottawa today?
Today the sun rises around 06:20 and sets around 19:46 in Ottawa, about 13h 26m of daylight.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and other cities?
When it is 22:46 in Ottawa, it is 22:46 in New York (same time). See the table above for Ottawa's difference from other major cities.
How Alarm.now calculates time in Ottawa
Live clock source
The clock uses the current time with the America/Toronto IANA time zone, then updates in your browser every second. Country context comes from the Canada time page.
Location and time-zone details for Ottawa
These details identify the place behind the clock: its country, coordinates, time-zone rule set, and current daylight-saving context.
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| IANA zone | America/Toronto (UTC−05:00) |
| Coordinates | 45.42, -75.7 |
| Population signal | About 994,000 people |
| Today's daylight | Sunrise 06:20, sunset 19:46, 13h 26m total daylight |
Best internal links from this city
Start with this live city clock, then move to the exact America/Toronto time-zone page for rules, the Canada country page for nearby cities, and the time zone converter for future dates.
Future-date checks
For future meetings, compare the city time with the time zone converter because daylight saving changes can shift the offset on a later date.
Lat/Long: 45.42° N, 75.7° W
Population: 994,000
Country: 🇨🇦 Canada
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