Time Zones Currently Being Used in Ontario
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Example City | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -5 | CDT | Central Daylight Time | Kenora | Sat, 10:16:50 am |
| EST | Eastern Standard Time | Atikokan | Sat, 10:16:50 am | |
| UTC -4 | EDT | Eastern Daylight Time | Toronto | Sat, 11:16:50 am |
Generalized Time Zones in Ontario
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Central Time | UTC -6:00 / -5:00 | Sat, 10:16:50 am |
| ET | Eastern Time | UTC -5:00 / -4:00 | Sat, 11:16:50 am |
Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.
Time Zone Not Currently Being Observed in Ontario
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Commences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -6 | CST | Central Standard Time | Nov 1, 2026 |
The above time zone is used during other parts of the year. It will become active again after the next clock change as Daylight Saving Time begins or ends.
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Saturday, March 21, 2026Time Zone News
- 3/6/2026 – British Columbia Adopts Permanent DST
- 3/5/2026 – Daylight Saving Time 2026 Starts in Canada
- 1/9/2026 – DST 2026: Your Guide to the Clock Change
- 10/8/2025 – Canada Ends Daylight Saving 2025
- 9/11/2025 – DST 2025: Your Guide to the Clock Change
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