🇨🇦 Current Time in Canada

Country Overview

Country Code

CA

Capital

Ottawa

Continent

North America

Population

37.7M

Time Zones (10)

• America/Toronto (Primary)
• America/Vancouver
• America/Edmonton
• America/Winnipeg
• America/Halifax
• America/St_Johns
• America/Regina
• America/Whitehorse
• America/Yellowknife
• America/Iqaluit

Major Cities in Canada

• Toronto — EST UTC−5
• Montreal — EST UTC−5
• Calgary — MST UTC−7
• Ottawa (Capital) — EST UTC−5
• Edmonton — MST UTC−7
• Winnipeg — CST UTC−6
• Vancouver — PST UTC−8

Nearby Countries

• 🇦🇬 Antigua and Barbuda — North America
• 🇧🇸 Bahamas — North America
• 🇧🇧 Barbados — North America
• 🇧🇿 Belize — North America
• 🇨🇷 Costa Rica — North America
• 🇨🇺 Cuba — North America
• 🇩🇲 Dominica — North America
• 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic — North America

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Canada in?

Canada spans 10 time zones. The primary timezone (used in the capital Ottawa) is America/Toronto.

What is the current time in Canada?

The live clock on this page shows the real-time current local time in Ottawa, Canada. It updates every second.

Does Canada observe Daylight Saving Time?

DST observance in Canada depends on local regulations. The live clock above automatically reflects any DST adjustments currently in effect.

What is the capital of Canada?

The capital of Canada is Ottawa.

How many time zones does Canada have?

Canada has 10 time zones: America/Toronto, America/Vancouver, America/Edmonton, America/Winnipeg, America/Halifax, America/St_Johns, America/Regina, America/Whitehorse, America/Yellowknife, America/Iqaluit.

What are the major cities in Canada?

Major cities in Canada include Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, Ottawa, Edmonton.

What continent is Canada in?

Canada is located in North America.

What is the population of Canada?

Canada has an estimated population of 37.7M.

What is the country code for Canada?

The ISO country code for Canada is CA.

Can I convert Canada's time to another time zone?

Yes! Use the time converter tools on BuddyClock to convert time from Ottawa to any other city or time zone worldwide.