Current time in Ottawa
12:38 36
Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Local time in Ottawa right now
- Time zone
America/Toronto- UTC offset
- UTC-4
- Abbreviation
- EDT
Currently on daylight saving time · Clocks go back one hour on November 1, 2026
Other cities in the same time zone
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Ottawa right now?
The current local time in Ottawa is shown at the top of this page, updated live.
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa uses America/Toronto (EDT), currently UTC-4.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Currently on daylight saving time