Current time in Ottawa, Canada
19:06:05
Saturday, 14 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC-05:00
America/Toronto
Sunrise
07:01
Today
Sunset
16:35
9h 34m of daylight
Next clock change: clocks go forward 1h on Sun, 14 Mar 2027.
Ottawa compared with the world
Upcoming holidays in Canada
- Feast of the Immaculate ConceptionTue, 8 Dec · in 23 days
- Anniversary of the Statute of WestminsterFri, 11 Dec · in 26 days
- Last day of HanukkahSat, 12 Dec · in 27 days
Other cities in Canada
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa is in the Eastern Time zone, America/Toronto in the IANA database, currently at UTC-05:00.
Does Ottawa have daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in Ottawa change during the year. The next change is on Sun, 14 Mar 2027.
What is the best time to call Ottawa?
Business hours in Ottawa usually run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time. Use the meeting planner to find an hour that suits both sides, and check the public holidays in Canada before you book. Open the meeting planner on DaySchedule