Live local time
What time is it in Ottawa?
Ottawa time zone, explained
Right now it is the time shown on the live clock above in Ottawa. Ottawa observes the America/Toronto time zone (GMT−4). The clock on this page reads the official time-zone rules, so it stays correct year-round — including daylight saving time changes.
Planning a call, a flight, or a livestream with someone in Ottawa? The banner above tells you exactly how far ahead or behind Ottawa is from wherever you are right now. For side-by-side planning across several places, open the World Clock or the Time Zone Converter.
Ottawa time — FAQ
What time is it in Ottawa right now?
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Ottawa (America/Toronto, GMT−4). It updates every second and automatically accounts for daylight saving time.
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa uses the America/Toronto time zone, currently GMT−4.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
This page uses the official IANA time zone database, so if Ottawa changes its clocks, the time shown here changes with it automatically.