Daylight Saving Time 2025: Canada
Canada observes daylight saving time (DST) in 2025. Find clock change dates, UTC offsets, and affected cities below.
Observes DST
Clocks change twice per year in Canada — forward in spring, back in autumn.
Clock Change Dates in Canada — 2025
| Event | Date | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Forward | Sunday, March 9, 2025 | UTC-5 | UTC-4 |
| Fall Back | Sunday, November 2, 2025 | UTC-4 | UTC-5 |
UTC Offsets — Canada
| Period | UTC Offset | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Standard Time (Winter) | UTC-5 | America/Toronto |
| Daylight Saving Time (Summer) | UTC-4 | America/Toronto (DST) |
Cities in Canada
| City | Timezone | UTC Offset (Standard) |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | America/Toronto | UTC-5 |
| Vancouver | America/Vancouver | UTC-8 |
| Montreal | America/Toronto | UTC-5 |
| Calgary | America/Edmonton | UTC-7 |
| Edmonton | America/Edmonton | UTC-7 |
| Ottawa | America/Toronto | UTC-5 |
| Winnipeg | America/Winnipeg | UTC-6 |
| Quebec City | America/Toronto | UTC-5 |
| Halifax | America/Halifax | UTC-4 |
| Victoria | America/Vancouver | UTC-8 |
| Saskatoon | America/Regina | UTC-6 |
| Regina | America/Regina | UTC-6 |
| St. John's | America/St_Johns | UTC-3:30 |
| Hamilton | America/Toronto | UTC-5 |
| Kitchener | America/Toronto | UTC-5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Canada observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Canada observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks are adjusted forward in spring and back in autumn each year.
When do clocks change in Canada in 2025?
In 2025, clocks in Canada spring forward on Sunday, March 9, 2025 and fall back on Sunday, November 2, 2025.
How much do clocks change in Canada?
Clocks in Canada change by 1 hour. The standard time offset is UTC-5 and the summer (daylight saving) time offset is UTC-4.
What is the UTC offset for Canada?
Canada uses UTC-5 as its standard (winter) time offset and UTC-4 during daylight saving time (summer).
Which timezone does Canada use?
Canada's primary timezone is America/Toronto. Some cities may use different timezones — for example: Toronto (America/Toronto), Vancouver (America/Vancouver), Montreal (America/Toronto).