DST Starts
Sunday, March 8, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -05:00 → UTC -04:00
Daylight Saving Time in Ottawa
Check when daylight saving time starts and ends in Ottawa, when the clocks change, and how the local UTC offset changes during the year.
2026 DST
Ottawa, Canada
America/Toronto
DST Ends
Sunday, November 1, 2026
1:59 AM
UTC -04:00 → UTC -05:00
Daylight Saving Time in Ottawa in 2026
Daylight Saving Time Starts
The clock change occurs on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -05:00UTC -04:00
Daylight Saving Time Ends
The clock change occurs on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
1:59 AM
UTC -04:00UTC -05:00
DST Dates for Ottawa by Year
| Year | DST Starts | DST Ends |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Sunday, March 12, 2023 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2023 1:59 AM |
| 2024 | Sunday, March 10, 2024 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 3, 2024 1:59 AM |
| 2025 | Sunday, March 9, 2025 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 2, 2025 1:59 AM |
| 2026 | Sunday, March 8, 2026 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 1, 2026 1:59 AM |
| 2027 | Sunday, March 14, 2027 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 7, 2027 1:59 AM |
| 2028 | Sunday, March 12, 2028 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 5, 2028 1:59 AM |
| 2029 | Sunday, March 11, 2029 1:59 AM | Sunday, November 4, 2029 1:59 AM |
Does Ottawa Use Daylight Saving Time?
Ottawa has seasonal clock changes in 2026. Its UTC offset changes during the year according to the America/Toronto time zone data.
Ottawa Time Zone
The IANA time zone identifier used for Ottawa is America/Toronto.
Daylight Saving Time in Ottawa FAQ
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Ottawa has seasonal clock changes in 2026 according to the America/Toronto time zone data.
When does daylight saving time start in Ottawa in 2026?
Daylight saving time starts in Ottawa on Sunday, March 8, 2026.
When does daylight saving time end in Ottawa in 2026?
Daylight saving time ends in Ottawa on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What time zone is Ottawa in?
Ottawa uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Toronto.
Do the clocks change in Ottawa in 2026?
Yes. Ottawa has seasonal clock changes in 2026.
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