Overview: Time in Canada
Canada is the world's second-largest country and spans six time zones from Newfoundland in the east to British Columbia in the west. Each province sets its own DST rules.
Time Zone Breakdown
| Zone Name | UTC Offset | DST |
|---|---|---|
| NT | UTC-3.5 | Yes (varies) |
| AT | UTC-4/-3 | Yes (varies) |
| ET | UTC-5/-4 | Yes (varies) |
| CT | UTC-6/-5 | Yes (varies) |
| MT | UTC-7/-6 | Yes (varies) |
| PT | UTC-8/-7 | Yes (varies) |
Daylight Saving Time in Canada
Most Canadian provinces observe DST. Saskatchewan and parts of BC are exceptions.
Major Cities and Their Time Zones
The following cities in Canada have dedicated time pages with live clocks, UTC offset details, and DST information:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many time zones does Canada have?
Canada has 6 primary time zone(s): NT (UTC-3.5), AT (UTC-4/-3), ET (UTC-5/-4), CT (UTC-6/-5), MT (UTC-7/-6), PT (UTC-8/-7). This can make scheduling across different regions of the country more complex.
Does Canada observe Daylight Saving Time?
Most Canadian provinces observe DST. Saskatchewan and parts of BC are exceptions.
What time zone is the capital of Canada in?
The capital, Ottawa, uses the America/Toronto timezone. You can see the live current time for the capital and other major cities via the city pages linked on this page.