Current Time in Ottawa, Canada
Ottawa currently observes Eastern Daylight Time (EST/EDT, UTC−4).
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About Ottawa
Ottawa is the capital city of Canada. It is one of the largest cities in Canada, with about 1 million residents. Clocks in Ottawa follow the America/Toronto time zone (UTC−5). It shares this time zone with Toronto and Montreal. The city's primary airport carries the code YOW.
Sunrise and sunset in Ottawa
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Ottawa time zone details
Clocks in Ottawa move back 1 hour to EST (UTC−5) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa is in the America/Toronto time zone and observes Eastern Daylight Time (EST/EDT). The current UTC offset is UTC−4.
What is the current time in Ottawa?
It is currently 7:02 AM on Monday, June 22, 2026 in Ottawa, Canada.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Clocks in Ottawa move back 1 hour to EST (UTC−5) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
When is sunrise and sunset in Ottawa today?
Sunrise today is at 5:14 AM and sunset at 8:54 PM — 15 hours 40 minutes of daylight.
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