Current Time in Ottawa, Canada
11:12:20 AM EST
Friday, November 13, 2026
Time Zone Details
- IANA Zone
- America/Toronto
- Time Zone
- EST
- GMT Offset
- GMT-5
- Daylight Saving Time
- EDT starts on Mar 14, 2027
- 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 (EST (GMT-5)). Use the interactive converter on this page to compare Ottawa with other cities.
- Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
- Ottawa observes daylight saving time, but is currently on standard time (EST). Clocks will switch to daylight saving time (EDT) on Mar 14, 2027.
- What is the GMT offset for Ottawa?
- Ottawa is at GMT-5 (EST). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Toronto.