Current local time in Quebec City, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in Quebec City. Quebec City is in the America/Toronto time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Québec |
| Population | about 576,000 |
| Coordinates | 46.84° N, 71.25° W |
| Time zone | America/Toronto |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Quebec City 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 | 6:48 AM | 6:56 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 4:50 AM | 8:42 PM | 15 h 52 min |
| September equinox | 6:31 AM | 6:43 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 7:27 AM | 3:58 PM | 8 h 31 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Quebec City at about 11:54 AM in mid-January, and about 12:50 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 15 minutes behind the sun, because Quebec City sits at 71.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Quebec City time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Quebec City |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Quebec City |
|---|---|---|
| Trois-Rivières | 114 km (71 mi) | same time |
| Sherbrooke | 168 km (104 mi) | same time |
| Montreal | 234 km (145 mi) | same time |
| Ottawa | 378 km (235 mi) | same time |
| Manchester, United States | 428 km (266 mi) | same time |
| Lowell, United States | 468 km (291 mi) | same time |
| Salem, United States | 481 km (299 mi) | same time |
| Schenectady, United States | 495 km (308 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Vancouver
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Hamilton
- Winnipeg
- Kitchener
- Oshawa
- London
- Halifax
- Victoria
- Windsor
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Abbotsford
- Barrie
Questions people ask
What time zone is Quebec City in?
Quebec City is in the America/Toronto time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Quebec City have daylight saving time?
Quebec City 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 Quebec City when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Quebec City's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 15 minutes behind the sun. Daylight saving time adds another hour.
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Time zone data: IANA tz database 2026e. Population: Natural Earth (approximate).