Cities in Ontario
Ontario is on Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC−5/−4). Canada's most populous province is home to Toronto (the country's financial capital) and the federal capital Ottawa.
Cities in Ontario span the America/Toronto time zone. There are 36 featured cities in Ontario on WorldTimePage, each with a live local clock. The capital of Ontario is Toronto. Ontario is on Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC−5/−4). Canada's most populous province is home to Toronto (the country's financial capital) and the federal capital Ottawa.
Top Cities in Ontario
Live times · 36 citiesAll clocks update in real time. Primary timezone: America/Toronto.
All Cities in Ontario
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Frequently Asked Questions — Cities in Ontario
How many cities are in Ontario?
Ontario has many cities. The top cities in Ontario featured on WorldTimePage include Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton, Markham, Vaughan, Kitchener, Windsor, Richmond Hill, Oakville, Burlington, Oshawa, Barrie, Guelph, Cambridge, Whitby, Pickering, Niagara Falls, Waterloo, St. Catharines, Kingston, Thunder Bay, Caledon, Belleville, Peterborough, Sarnia, Sault Ste. Marie, Greater Sudbury, North Bay, Welland, Norfolk County, Timmins, Brantford, St. Thomas, Stratford, with Toronto serving as the state capital.
What time zone is Ontario in?
Ontario uses the America/Toronto time zone. All major cities in Ontario observe the same time zone.
What is the capital city of Ontario?
The capital city of Ontario is Toronto. It is located in the America/Toronto time zone.
What are the largest cities in Ontario?
The largest cities in Ontario include Toronto, Ottawa, Mississauga, Brampton, Hamilton and more.
What is the current time in Ontario?
The current time in Ontario follows the America/Toronto time zone. You can see live clocks for all cities in Ontario on this page.
Does Ontario observe Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Ontario observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks spring forward 1 hour on the second Sunday in March (from EST UTC−5 to EDT UTC−4) and fall back 1 hour on the first Sunday in November. This is the same DST schedule as the US Eastern states.
Is Ontario on the same time as New York?
Yes. Toronto and Ottawa (Ontario) are on the same time as New York City year-round. Both observe Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer, following identical DST transition dates.
What is the time difference between Ontario and British Columbia?
Ontario (Eastern Time) is 3 hours ahead of British Columbia (Pacific Time) year-round. When it is 9:00 AM in Vancouver, it is 12:00 PM (noon) in Toronto. Both provinces observe DST on the same schedule, so the 3-hour gap is constant throughout the year.
What is the time difference between Ontario and the UK?
Ontario (Eastern Time) is 5 hours behind the UK (GMT) in winter, and 4 hours behind during summer when both observe daylight saving time. When it is 12:00 PM in London, it is 7:00 AM in Toronto (winter) or 8:00 AM (summer).
What time zone is Mississauga, Ontario in?
Mississauga observes Eastern Time — Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. It is on the same time as Toronto, Ottawa, Hamilton, and all other major Ontario cities.
Are Brampton, Markham, and Vaughan on the same time as Toronto?
Yes. Brampton, Markham, and Vaughan all observe Eastern Time and are always on the same time as Toronto. The entire Greater Toronto Area and most of Ontario follow a single time zone with identical DST schedules.
Are Ottawa, Mississauga, and Brampton on the same time?
Yes. Ottawa, Mississauga, and Brampton are all in the America/Toronto time zone (EDT) and always share the same local time. Every city in Ontario follows this single time zone.
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa is in the America/Toronto time zone (EDT). It follows the same schedule as the rest of Ontario, with no time difference from other cities in the state.