What time is it in Ottawa right now?

Ottawa uses Eastern Daylight Time (America/Toronto, EDT) at UTC−4. The live current time in Ottawa is shown at the top of this page and updates automatically.

What timezone is Ottawa in?

Ottawa is on Eastern Daylight Time (IANA: America/Toronto, abbreviation: EDT).

What is Ottawa's UTC offset?

Ottawa is currently UTC−4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Ottawa observe daylight saving?

Yes — Ottawa observes daylight saving time. Ottawa is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.

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Current Time in Ottawa

The current time in Ottawa is 3:37 PM. Ottawa is on Eastern Daylight Time (America/Toronto, EDT), UTC−4.

Last updated July 18, 2026 · Maintained by Clockjumper

3:37 PM

Sunday, Aug 23

Ottawa is in the Eastern Standard Time (EST) time zone →

Quick answer

Timezone: Eastern Daylight Time
America/Toronto · EDT
UTC offset: UTC−4
Daylight saving now: Yes — Ottawa is on summer time
Next clock change: November 1, 2026

What time is it in Ottawa when it's 12:00 PM in…

City (12:00 PM)	Time in Ottawa
New York	12:00 PM
Los Angeles	3:00 PM
Chicago	1:00 PM
London	7:00 AM
Dubai	4:00 AM
Mumbai	2:30 AM
Singapore	12:00 AM
Hong Kong	12:00 AM
Sydney	10:00 PM (prev day)

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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Ottawa right now?: Ottawa uses Eastern Daylight Time (America/Toronto, EDT) at UTC−4. The live current time in Ottawa is shown at the top of this page and updates automatically.
What timezone is Ottawa in?: Ottawa is on Eastern Daylight Time (IANA: America/Toronto, abbreviation: EDT).
What is Ottawa's UTC offset?: Ottawa is currently UTC−4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving?: Yes — Ottawa observes daylight saving time. Ottawa is currently on daylight saving (summer) time, and the next clock change is on November 1, 2026.