Current local time in Oshawa, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in Oshawa. Oshawa is in the America/Toronto time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Ontario |
| Population | about 349,000 |
| Coordinates | 43.88° N, 78.85° W |
| Time zone | America/Toronto |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Oshawa 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 | 7:18 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:33 AM | 9:01 PM | 15 h 28 min |
| September equinox | 7:02 AM | 7:13 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:46 AM | 4:40 PM | 8 h 53 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Oshawa at about 12:24 PM in mid-January, and about 1:21 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 15 minutes ahead of the sun, because Oshawa sits at 78.8° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Oshawa time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Oshawa |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Oshawa |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto | 50 km (31 mi) | same time |
| Barrie | 88 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Niagara Falls, United States | 89 km (55 mi) | same time |
| Hamilton | 106 km (66 mi) | same time |
| Buffalo, United States | 111 km (69 mi) | same time |
| Rochester, United States | 127 km (79 mi) | same time |
| Kitchener | 141 km (88 mi) | same time |
| Kingston | 193 km (120 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Vancouver
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Hamilton
- Winnipeg
- Quebec City
- Kitchener
- London
- Halifax
- Victoria
- Windsor
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Abbotsford
- Barrie
Questions people ask
What time zone is Oshawa in?
Oshawa is in the America/Toronto time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Oshawa have daylight saving time?
Oshawa 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 Oshawa when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Oshawa's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 15 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).