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Current Time in Canada

Sunday, November 8, 2026
Eastern Standard Time (EST)

Canada has 7 time zones

Mountain TimeMST · e.g. Cambridge Bay
Yukon TimeMST · e.g. Dawson
Pacific TimePST · e.g. Vancouver
Central TimeCST · e.g. Rankin Inlet
Eastern TimeEST · e.g. Atikokan
Atlantic TimeAST · e.g. Blanc-Sablon
Newfoundland TimeNST · e.g. St Johns

Canada time zone

Eastern Time

Eastern Standard Time (EST)

IANA: America/Toronto · UTC−5

Daylight saving time in Canada

Not in effect now

Next change: Sun 14 Mar, clocks go forward 1 hour (02:00 → 03:00)

Sunrise and sunset in Canada today

Sunrise 07:01 · Sunset 17:01

Daylight 10h 00m · Solar noon 12:01

Time in Canada vs major world cities

CityLocal timeDifference from Canada
New York Sunsame time
Los Angeles Sun3 hours behind
London Mon5 hours ahead
Paris Mon6 hours ahead
Dubai Mon9 hours ahead
Mumbai Mon10.5 hours ahead
Singapore Mon13 hours ahead
Tokyo Mon14 hours ahead
Sydney Mon16 hours ahead
Johannesburg Mon7 hours ahead
São Paulo Sun2 hours ahead
Chicago Sun1 hour behind

What time zone is Canada in?

Canada is on Eastern Time (EST, UTC−5). The IANA identifier is America/Toronto.

Canada spans 7 time zones, from UTC−7 to UTC−3:30. The clock above shows the time in the capital.

Does Canada observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Canada is on standard time now. The next changes:

  • Sunday 14 March 2027: clocks go forward at 02:00 to 03:00 (EST → EDT)
  • Sunday 7 November 2027: clocks go back at 02:00 to 01:00 (EDT → EST)

November 2026 calendar for Canada

MonTueWedThuFriSatSun
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30

Upcoming public holidays in Canada

  • Fri 25 Dec Christmas Day
  • Fri 1 Jan New Year's Day
  • Fri 26 Mar Good Friday
  • Thu 1 Jul Canada Day
  • Mon 6 Sep Labor Day
  • Sat 25 Dec Christmas Day

Frequently asked questions about Canada

What time zone is Canada in?
Eastern Time (EST), UTC−5; IANA zone America/Toronto.
When do the clocks change in Canada?
Next on Sunday 14 March 2027, when clocks go forward from 02:00 to 03:00.