Current local time in Hamilton, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 519,949.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Ontario |
| Coordinates: | 43°15′N / 79°51′W |
| Population: | 519,949 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Hamilton
| 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
Hamilton 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 Hamilton today
| Sunrise: | 07:40 |
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| Sunset: | 18:27 |
| Solar noon: | 13:03 |
| Day length: | 10h 46m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:11 – 18:56 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Hamilton
- London−5 hHamilton is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeHamilton is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hHamilton is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Hamilton time
What time zone is Hamilton in?
Hamilton uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Hamilton observe daylight saving time?
Hamilton 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 Hamilton and London?
Right now Hamilton 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 Hamilton and New York?
Right now Hamilton 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.