Current local time in Gatineau, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Gatineau
Gatineau, Quebec, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 242,124.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Quebec |
| Coordinates: | 45°29′N / 75°42′W |
| Population: | 242,124 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Gatineau
| IANA time zone: | America/Toronto |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Canada: | 23 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Gatineau is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Gatineau today
| Sunrise: | 07:28 |
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| Sunset: | 18:05 |
| Solar noon: | 12:47 |
| Day length: | 10h 36m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:58 – 18:35 |
Calculated for 2026-10-22 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Gatineau
- London−5 hGatineau is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeGatineau is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hGatineau is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Gatineau time
What time zone is Gatineau in?
Gatineau uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Gatineau observe daylight saving time?
Gatineau is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between Gatineau and London?
Right now Gatineau is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Gatineau and New York?
Right now Gatineau and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.