Current Time in Ottawa
The live local time in Ottawa, Canada — Toronto (America/Toronto). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Ottawa
Ottawa follows the America/Toronto time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Ottawa observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Ottawa with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Ottawa quick facts
- Country
- Canada
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 (January) / UTC−4 (July)
- Calling code
- +1
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 1.5 million
- Coordinates
- 45.42°N, 75.7°W
Best time to call Ottawa
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Ottawa. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Ottawa time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 4:00 AM–12:00 PM in Ottawa. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Ottawa time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ottawa in?+
Ottawa is in the America/Toronto time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (America/Toronto), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Canada observes it.
When do the clocks change in Ottawa?+
Ottawa observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What is the best time to call Ottawa from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Ottawa. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Ottawa time.