What time is it in Ottawa?
Ottawa uses Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) in standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) when daylight saving is on.
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Comparing Ottawa with the time zone on this device.
Same clock
These cities stay on the same time as Ottawa.
Overlap with Ottawa
The hour gap is the easy part. These pages show when both cities are actually in the workday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa uses Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) in standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4) when daylight saving is on.
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Ottawa uses Eastern Standard Time (UTC-5) and Eastern Daylight Time (UTC-4). Twice a year the gap to a city that stays put moves by an hour.
How far ahead or behind is Ottawa?
It depends where you are. This page compares Ottawa with the time zone on your device, then links the overlap pages that show the shared work hours with other cities.