Ottawa is located in Canada and uses the America/Toronto timezone, currently EDT (GMT-4) from UTC. The clocks change on 1 November 2026 to GMT-5. Sunrise is at 04:37 and sunset at 21:31 local time. The coordinates of Ottawa are 45.42°N, 75.70°W.

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Ottawa in?›

Ottawa is in the America/Toronto timezone, currently EDT (GMT-4) from UTC.

Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?›

Yes. Ottawa observes daylight saving time. The clocks change on 1 November 2026 to GMT-5.

What is the UTC offset for Ottawa?›

Ottawa is currently GMT-4 from UTC (EDT (GMT-4)). Clocks change on 1 November 2026.