Current local time in Hamilton, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in Hamilton. Hamilton is in the America/Toronto time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Ontario |
| Population | about 621,000 |
| Coordinates | 43.25° N, 79.83° W |
| Time zone | America/Toronto |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Hamilton uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:22 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:39 AM | 9:02 PM | 15 h 23 min |
| September equinox | 7:06 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:48 AM | 4:46 PM | 8 h 58 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Hamilton at about 12:28 PM in mid-January, and about 1:25 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 19 minutes ahead of the sun, because Hamilton sits at 79.8° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Hamilton time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time | |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | |
| London | 5 hours ahead | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead in Jan, 8 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead in Jan, 9.5 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead in Jan, 12 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead in Jan, 13 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 14 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Hamilton |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchener | 59 km (36 mi) | same time |
| Toronto | 60 km (37 mi) | same time |
| Niagara Falls, United States | 67 km (41 mi) | same time |
| Buffalo, United States | 87 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Oshawa | 106 km (66 mi) | same time |
| London | 119 km (74 mi) | same time |
| Erie, United States | 126 km (78 mi) | same time |
| Barrie | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Vancouver
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Winnipeg
- Quebec City
- Kitchener
- Oshawa
- London
- Halifax
- Victoria
- Windsor
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Abbotsford
- Barrie
Questions people ask
What time zone is Hamilton in?
Hamilton is in the America/Toronto time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Hamilton have daylight saving time?
Hamilton uses daylight saving time: clocks switch between UTC−5 (EST) and UTC−4 (EDT). The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back one hour.
Why isn't noon in Hamilton when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Hamilton's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 19 minutes ahead of the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).