Current Time in Ottawa, Canada

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

EST

IANA Identifier

America/Toronto

UTC Offset

UTC−5

Country

Canada (CA)

Location Details

Coordinates

45.4215°, -75.6972°

Population

1.0M

Status

Capital City

Nearby Airports

• Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW) — 18 km

Nearby Cities

• Montreal — Canada
• Toronto — Canada
• Winnipeg — Canada
• Calgary — Canada
• Edmonton — Canada
• Vancouver — Canada
• Acapulco — Mexico
• Asunción — Paraguay

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Ottawa in?

Ottawa is in the EST time zone (America/Toronto), which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Ottawa observe Daylight Saving Time?

Ottawa uses the America/Toronto IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Ottawa?

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

What is the UTC offset for Ottawa?

Ottawa has a UTC offset of UTC−5. This means it is 5 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Ottawa?

Ottawa is served by Ottawa Macdonald-Cartier International Airport (YOW).