Current local time in Kanata, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Kanata
Kanata, Ontario, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 90,000.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Ontario |
| Coordinates: | 45°18′N / 75°55′W |
| Population: | 90,000 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Kanata
| 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
Kanata 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 Kanata today
| Sunrise: | 07:29 |
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| Sunset: | 18:06 |
| Solar noon: | 12:48 |
| Day length: | 10h 37m |
| Civil twilight: | 06:59 – 18:36 |
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 Kanata
- London−5 hKanata is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeKanata is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hKanata is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Kanata time
What time zone is Kanata in?
Kanata uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Kanata observe daylight saving time?
Kanata 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 Kanata and London?
Right now Kanata 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 Kanata and New York?
Right now Kanata 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.