Current Time in Ottawa (2026)

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

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Compare Ottawa with another city

• Ottawa ↔ New York
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Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Ottawa right now?

The current time in Ottawa is 11:34 PM on Thursday, Jul 2. Ottawa uses Eastern Daylight Time (America/Toronto, EDT).

What timezone is Ottawa in?

Ottawa is in the 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.