Canada — Time & Date Guide
Complete time and date reference for Canada. Find the current timezone, UTC offset, public holidays, DST schedule, sunrise and sunset times, and links to live clocks for major cities.
Key Facts
Primary Timezone
America/Toronto
UTC Offset (Standard)
UTC-5
Capital
Toronto
DST
Observed
Calling Code
+1
Currency
CAD
Region
Americas
Country Code
CA
Current Time in Canada
The primary timezone is America/Toronto (currently UTC-4). Canada has 15 major cities tracked below.
View Canada World Clock →| City | Timezone |
|---|---|
| Toronto | America/Toronto |
| Vancouver | America/Vancouver |
| Montreal | America/Toronto |
| Calgary | America/Edmonton |
| Edmonton | America/Edmonton |
| Ottawa | America/Toronto |
| Winnipeg | America/Winnipeg |
| Quebec City | America/Toronto |
| Halifax | America/Halifax |
| Victoria | America/Vancouver |
| Saskatoon | America/Regina |
| Regina | America/Regina |
| St. John's | America/St_Johns |
| Hamilton | America/Toronto |
| Kitchener | America/Toronto |
Public Holidays in Canada — 2026
View the complete list of official public holidays in Canada for 2026 and other years, including national holidays and observances.
Canada Holidays 2026 →Sunrise & Sunset in Canada
Find daily sunrise, sunset, and golden hour times for cities in Canada.
Canada Sunrise & Sunset →Daylight Saving Time in Canada
Canada observes daylight saving time. Find exact clock change dates, UTC offset changes, and which cities are affected.
Canada DST 2026 →Frequently Asked Questions
What timezone is Canada in?
Canada uses the America/Toronto timezone. The standard UTC offset is UTC-5. During daylight saving time, the offset shifts by one hour.
Does Canada observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Canada observes daylight saving time (DST). Clocks spring forward in spring and fall back in autumn. Visit the DST page for exact dates.
What are the public holidays in Canada?
Canada has a number of official public holidays throughout the year. You can view the complete list for 2026 and other years on the Canada holidays page on TimeandTool.
What is the capital of Canada?
The capital of Canada is Toronto. The country's calling code is +1 and its currency is CAD.
What is the current time in Canada?
The current UTC offset in Canada is UTC-4 (America/Toronto). Visit the world clock page for Canada to see live times for cities in the country.