Ottawa observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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EST · UTC-5
Ottawa Time Zone: EST/EDT and UTC-5
Ottawa operates on EST/EDT (UTC-5), placing it behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 5 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Toronto.
Ottawa observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Ottawa and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Ottawa, useful reference points: Ottawa is 5 hours behind London on GMT and the same time New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Ottawa right now?
Ottawa follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Ottawa, updated every second.
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa is in EST/EDT (UTC-5). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Toronto.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Ottawa observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and London?
Ottawa (EST, UTC-5) is 5 hours behind London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Ottawa and New York?
Ottawa (EST, UTC-5) is the same time New York (during EDT, UTC−4).