Current time in Canada
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) · UTC−4 · Capital: Ottawa
- Official name
- CA
- Capital
- Ottawa
- Population
- 35,749,600
- Currency
- CAD
- Language
- English
- Dialling code
- +1
- Internet domain
- .ca
- ISO codes
- CA, CAN
- Continent
- North America
- Largest city
- Quebec
- Cities on WorldClock
- 6
- Number of time zones
- 6
Time zones in Canada
About Canada
Canada, located at the northern part of North America, is the second largest country in the world. This huge country, which is bordered by the USA both to its south and to its west (Alaska) is made up for 10 provinces and 3 territories. Canada’s capital city is Ottawa, its official languages are English and French and it has a population of nearly 35.7 million people. Canada officially became a country in 1867 but didn’t get its constitution back from the United Kingdom until 1982. The country currency is the Canadian dollar (CAD). The largest cities in Canada are Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. Very few people live in the north of the country. Canada contains some of the few remaining vast, untouched forests of the world and 60 per cent of the world’s lakes can be found in this country. 25 per cent of Canadians speak French, most of who live in the province of Quebec. Winter sports are popular in Canada such as ice hockey, snowboarding and skiing.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Canada in?
Canada is spread over several time zones. The capital, Ottawa, is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4.
How many time zones does Canada have?
Canada has 6 time zones, from UTC−7 (Creston) to UTC−2:30 (St Johns), a 4.5-hour spread.
Does Canada observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Canada changes its clocks for daylight saving time and is currently on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4. Clocks go back 1 hour on 1 November 2026, to UTC−5.
What time is it in Ottawa right now?
Ottawa, the capital of Canada, is on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT), UTC−4. The live clock at the top of this page always shows the exact current time.
What is the time difference between Canada and London?
Canada is currently 5 hours behind London. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the time difference between Canada and New York?
Canada and New York are on the same time at the moment. The gap can change by an hour when either side switches to or from daylight saving time.
What is the best time to call Canada?
Office hours in Canada (9:00–17:00 local time) are 14:00–22:00 in London and 09:00–17:00 in New York, so aim for that window.
Which countries in North America are on the same time as Canada?
Right now these countries in North America share UTC−4: Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Barbados, Cuba, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Grenada, Haiti….
What is the dialling code for Canada?
The international dialling code for Canada is +1.