Current Time in Ottawa, Canada
3:21:21 AM EDT
Thursday, May 14, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/Toronto
- Time Zone
- EDT
- GMT Offset
- GMT-4
- Daylight Saving Time
- EST starts on Nov 1, 2026
- Country
- Canada
- Est. Population
- ~1M people
See also:Canada
Other Cities in This Time Zone
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time is it in Ottawa right now?
- Check the live clock above for the current time in Ottawa (EDT (GMT-4)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Ottawa with other cities.
- Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
- Yes, Ottawa is currently observing daylight saving time (EDT). Clocks will return to standard time (EST) on Nov 1, 2026.
- What is the GMT offset for Ottawa?
- Ottawa is at GMT-4 (EDT). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Toronto.