Current local time in Kingston, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in Kingston. Kingston is in the America/Toronto time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Ontario |
| Population | about 108,000 |
| Coordinates | 44.23° N, 76.48° W |
| Time zone | America/Toronto |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Kingston 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 | 7:09 AM | 7:17 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:22 AM | 8:53 PM | 15 h 30 min |
| September equinox | 6:52 AM | 7:04 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:38 AM | 4:29 PM | 8 h 51 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Kingston at about 12:15 PM in mid-January, and about 1:11 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 6 minutes ahead of the sun, because Kingston sits at 76.5° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Kingston time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Kingston |
|---|---|---|
| Syracuse, United States | 134 km (83 mi) | same time |
| Ottawa | 145 km (90 mi) | same time |
| Rochester, United States | 149 km (93 mi) | same time |
| Oshawa | 193 km (120 mi) | same time |
| Niagara Falls, United States | 241 km (150 mi) | same time |
| Toronto | 242 km (151 mi) | same time |
| Buffalo, United States | 245 km (152 mi) | same time |
| Barrie | 256 km (159 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Vancouver
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Hamilton
- Winnipeg
- Quebec City
- Kitchener
- Oshawa
- London
- Halifax
- Victoria
- Windsor
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Abbotsford
Questions people ask
What time zone is Kingston in?
Kingston is in the America/Toronto time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Kingston have daylight saving time?
Kingston 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 Kingston when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Kingston's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 6 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).