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Time in OttawaUTC-04

Live clock and time-zone data for Ottawa, Canada — Toronto (America/Toronto), UTC-04 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
20:33
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
America/Toronto
Current UTC offset
UTC-04
Abbreviation
EDT
Population
1,017,000
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Cultural and business context

Ottawa keeps time under Toronto (America/Toronto) — a UTC-04 offset from UTC at the moment. Most Canada workplaces operate from 09:00 to 17:00, pausing for lunch from 12:00 to 13:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
CAD C$
Dial
+1
Work day
09:00–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Ottawa, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)10:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 15:00
Compare: Ottawa ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Ottawa shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.

What time zone abbreviation does Ottawa use?

Ottawa uses the abbreviation EDT, which corresponds to the IANA zone America/Toronto.

What are typical business hours in Ottawa?

Offices in Canada typically run from 09:00 to 17:00 local time.

Is Ottawa in the same time zone as New York?

Ottawa shares the IANA zone America/Toronto. Check the neighbors block below to see which cities in Canada share the same clock.

When is noon in Ottawa?

Noon in Ottawa corresponds to UTC-04 UTC. The table below shows what that maps to in other cities.

Canada America/TorontoUTC-04← All cities