Time Zones Currently Being Used in Ontario
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Example City | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -6 | CST | Central Standard Time | Kenora | Thu, 10:06:08 pm |
| UTC -5 | EST | Eastern Standard Time | Toronto | Thu, 11:06:08 pm |
Generalized Time Zones in Ontario
| Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Offset | Current Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT | Central Time | UTC -6:00 / -5:00 | Thu, 10:06:08 pm |
| ET | Eastern Time | UTC -5:00 / -4:00 | Thu, 11:06:08 pm |
Note: Local time in these time zones changes when Daylight Saving Time begins and ends.
Time Zones Not Currently Being Observed in Ontario
| Offset | Time Zone Abbreviation & Name | Commences | |
|---|---|---|---|
| UTC -5 | CDT | Central Daylight Time | Mar 8, 2026 |
| UTC -4 | EDT | Eastern Daylight Time | Mar 8, 2026 |
The above time zones are used during other parts of the year. They will become active again after the next clock change as Daylight Saving Time begins or ends.
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Thursday, December 4, 2025Time Zone News
- 10/8/2025 – Canada Ends Daylight Saving 2025
- 9/11/2025 – DST 2025: Your Guide to the Clock Change
- 2/13/2025 – Canada Starts Daylight Saving 2025
- 2/19/2025 – DST ends in Canada
- 9/10/2024 – Hate Clock Changes?
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