🇨🇦 Ottawa

Ottawa runs on UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 in summer. Canada observes daylight saving time, so its UTC offset changes twice a year.

Sunrise 5:35 AMSunset 8:44 PM(local)

Ottawa: daylight saving timeNow UTC-4. Next change: November 1, 2026 — clocks go back 1 hour.
OttawaUTC-4
Dialing code+1
Population1,017,449
Coordinates45.41°N, 75.70°W
Elevation71 m
CurrencyCanadian Dollar (CAD)

Frequently asked questions

What time is it in Ottawa right now?
Ottawa runs on UTC-4. The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current time, down to the second.
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa is on UTC-4 as its standard time offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ottawa changes its clocks for daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
Does Ottawa use the 12- or 24-hour clock?
Ottawa commonly uses the 12-hour clock (with AM/PM).