Current Time in Kingston
Ontario, Canada
Friday, April 17, 2026
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This page shows the current time in Kingston, Ontario, Canada — updated live every second. Kingston observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4, DST active), so you can always find the local time in Kingston now without any manual calculation. Use the sections below to check the time zone, UTC offset, DST status, and compare Kingston time with hundreds of other cities worldwide.
Current Local Time in Kingston
What Time Is It in Kingston Right Now?
The current local time in Kingston, Ontario, Canada is 03:59:35 AM on Friday, April 17, 2026. Kingston observes the Eastern Daylight Time timezone (EDT, UTC-4). Daylight Saving Time is currently active — clocks are 1 hour ahead of standard time.
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03:59:35 AM
EDT · UTC-4
Kingston Time Zone Information
UTC offset, DST status, and Kingston timezone details
- Timezone
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Identifier
- America/Toronto
- Daylight Saving Time
- Currently active (+1h)
- Country
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- Region / State
- Ontario
Kingston is currently observing Daylight Saving Time. The clocks were moved forward 1 hour and will be set back to standard EDT time in the autumn.
How to Compare Kingston Time With Other Cities
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Check the current local time in Kingston (EDT, UTC-4) at the top of this page — the clock updates every second.
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Kingston Time Zone Information
Time Zone Details
- Time Zone
- EDT
- Full Name
- Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC Offset
- UTC-4
- IANA Zone
- America/Toronto
- Country
- 🇨🇦 Canada
- DST Active
- Yes — Daylight Saving Time is currently in effect
- Region/State
- Ontario
Daylight Saving Time: Kingston is currently observing DST. Clocks were moved forward 1 hour from standard time.
Kingston is located in Canada (Ontario) and observes the America/Toronto time zone.
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