Current time in Canada
Canada spans 7 main time zones, from UTC−8 to UTC−2:30.
| Area | Time now | Offset now | IANA zone |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newfoundland | --:-- | UTC−3:30 | America/St_Johns |
| Atlantic (Halifax) | --:-- | UTC−4 | America/Halifax |
| Eastern (Toronto, Ottawa) | --:-- | UTC−5 | America/Toronto |
| Central (Winnipeg) | --:-- | UTC−6 | America/Winnipeg |
| Saskatchewan | --:-- | UTC−6 | America/Regina |
| Mountain (Calgary, Edmonton) | --:-- | UTC−7 | America/Edmonton |
| Pacific (Vancouver) | --:-- | UTC−8 | America/Vancouver |
Time difference from Canada
| Place | Newfoundland is | Now |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 1 h 30 min ahead all year | |
| Chicago | 2 h 30 min ahead all year | |
| Los Angeles | 4 h 30 min ahead all year | |
| London | 3 h 30 min behind 2 h 30 min behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| Berlin | 4 h 30 min behind 3 h 30 min behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov | |
| India | 8 h behind 9 h behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Tokyo | 11 h 30 min behind 12 h 30 min behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec | |
| Sydney | 12 h 30 min behind 14 h 30 min behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec; 13 h 30 min behind 8 Mar–4 Apr and 3 Oct–1 Nov | |
| UTC | 2 h 30 min behind 3 h 30 min behind 1 Jan–8 Mar and 1 Nov–31 Dec |
Year pattern computed from the IANA tz database (2026c); "Now" is live from your device clock.
Sun and day in Canada
Quick facts
IANA zone: America/St_Johns
Standard: UTC−3:30 (NST)
Daylight saving: UTC−2:30 (NDT)
Daylight saving in Canada
Newfoundland
UTC−3:30 (NST) in standard time and UTC−2:30 (NDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−3:30 → UTC−2:30 |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−2:30 → UTC−3:30 |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−3:30 → UTC−2:30 |
| Sun, 7 Nov 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−2:30 → UTC−3:30 |
Atlantic (Halifax)
UTC−4 (AST) in standard time and UTC−3 (ADT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−4 → UTC−3 |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−3 → UTC−4 |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−4 → UTC−3 |
| Sun, 7 Nov 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−3 → UTC−4 |
Eastern (Toronto, Ottawa)
UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−4 |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−4 → UTC−5 |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−4 |
| Sun, 7 Nov 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−4 → UTC−5 |
Central (Winnipeg)
UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−6 → UTC−5 |
| Sun, 1 Nov 2026 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−6 |
| Sun, 14 Mar 2027 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−6 → UTC−5 |
| Sun, 7 Nov 2027 | 02:00 | Back 1 h | UTC−5 → UTC−6 |
Saskatchewan
UTC−6 all year (CST).
Saskatchewan does not change its clocks in 2026 or 2027. It stays on UTC−6 all year (CST).
Mountain (Calgary, Edmonton)
UTC−7 (MST) in standard time and UTC−6 (MDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−7 → UTC−6 |
Pacific (Vancouver)
UTC−8 (PST) in standard time and UTC−7 (PDT) in daylight saving time.
| Date | Time | Change | Offset |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sun, 8 Mar 2026 | 02:00 | Forward 1 h | UTC−8 → UTC−7 |
Dates from the IANA tz database. Clock rules are set by governments and occasionally change at short notice; see sources & accuracy.
Convert Canada time
Questions
What time zone is Canada in?
Canada uses several zones: Newfoundland (America/St_Johns, UTC−3:30 (NST) in standard time and UTC−2:30 (NDT) in daylight saving time); Atlantic (Halifax) (America/Halifax, UTC−4 (AST) in standard time and UTC−3 (ADT) in daylight saving time); Eastern (Toronto, Ottawa) (America/Toronto, UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) in daylight saving time); Central (Winnipeg) (America/Winnipeg, UTC−6 (CST) in standard time and UTC−5 (CDT) in daylight saving time); Saskatchewan (America/Regina, UTC−6 all year (CST)); Mountain (Calgary, Edmonton) (America/Edmonton, UTC−7 (MST) in standard time and UTC−6 (MDT) in daylight saving time); Pacific (Vancouver) (America/Vancouver, UTC−8 (PST) in standard time and UTC−7 (PDT) in daylight saving time).
Does Canada use daylight saving time?
Partly: Newfoundland, Atlantic (Halifax), Eastern (Toronto, Ottawa), Central (Winnipeg), Mountain (Calgary, Edmonton), Pacific (Vancouver) change clocks, while Saskatchewan do not.
How many hours ahead of New York is Canada?
Canada (Newfoundland) is 1 h 30 min ahead of New York (US Eastern Time) all year.
What is the time difference between Canada and London?
Canada (Newfoundland) is usually 3 h 30 min behind London (2 h 30 min behind 8 Mar–29 Mar and 25 Oct–1 Nov, 2026).
Does Canada have more than one time zone?
Yes, 7 are listed on this page, each with its own IANA zone. When you share a time with someone in Canada, name the city or region rather than just the country.