Current time in Ottawa
Local time in Ottawa
The time in Ottawa is 5 hours behind UTC and the same as in Columbus. The current timezone in Ottawa is Eastern Standard Time (EST). Ottawa is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Ottawa starts at March 7, 2026.
Details for the time in Ottawa
| Current time | 3:01 a.m.
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| Time zone |
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
DST: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| IANA time zone | America/Toronto |
| Your time difference | same time as Columbus |
| UTC time difference | UTC-5 5 hours behind UTC |
Ottawa Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Ottawa uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Ottawa.
| Last DST ended at |
Nov. 1, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 7, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 31, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |