🇨🇦 Current Time in Ottawa, Canada
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What Time Is It in Ottawa?
The current local time in Ottawa, Canada is displayed in the live clock above. Ottawa is in the EST timezone (GMT-5). The clock updates every second to show the precise current time.
What Timezone Is Ottawa In?
Ottawa uses the America/Toronto timezone. The abbreviation is EST, with a UTC offset of GMT-5. During daylight saving time, the abbreviation changes to EDT (GMT-4).
Does Ottawa Observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes, Ottawa observes Daylight Saving Time. During standard time the abbreviation is EST (GMT-5). During DST it changes to EDT (GMT-4). DST starts on Mar 8, 2026 (clocks move forward 1 hour). DST ends on Nov 1, 2026 (clocks move back 1 hour).
What Is the Time Difference Between Ottawa and Other Cities?
Compared to Ottawa: New York is the same time. London is 5 hours ahead. Tokyo is 14 hours ahead. Sydney is 16 hours ahead. These differences may shift when daylight saving time is in effect.
What Are the Best Times to Call Ottawa?
The best time to call Ottawa is during local business hours, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM EST. Use the time comparison above to convert these hours to your local timezone. Add Ottawa to your World Clock to track the time at a glance.
What Time Is Sunrise and Sunset in Ottawa?
Today in Ottawa, sunrise is at 6:41 AM and sunset is at 5:51 PM (local time). The total day length is 11h 11m. Solar noon occurs at 12:16 PM. These times change throughout the year based on the season and Ottawa's latitude.
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