Current local time in Windsor, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in Windsor. Windsor is in the America/Detroit time zone, UTC−4 right now (EDT).
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Ontario |
| Population | about 265,000 |
| Coordinates | 42.33° N, 83.03° W |
| Time zone | America/Detroit |
| Abbreviation | EST / EDT |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 (winter) / UTC−4 (summer) |
| Daylight saving time | Yes |
Daylight saving time
Windsor 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 | 7:35 AM | 7:43 PM | 12 h 8 min |
| June solstice | 5:55 AM | 9:12 PM | 15 h 16 min |
| September equinox | 7:19 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | 7:57 AM | 5:02 PM | 9 h 4 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Windsor at about 12:41 PM in mid-January, and about 1:37 PM in mid-July. On standard time, local clocks run about 32 minutes ahead of the sun, because Windsor sits at 83.0° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Windsor time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Windsor |
|---|---|---|
| Detroit, United States | 4 km (2 mi) | same time |
| Ann Arbor, United States | 57 km (35 mi) | same time |
| Toledo, United States | 86 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Sarnia | 87 km (54 mi) | same time |
| Flint, United States | 93 km (58 mi) | same time |
| Lansing, United States | 132 km (82 mi) | same time |
| Cleveland, United States | 147 km (91 mi) | same time |
| London | 162 km (101 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Vancouver
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Hamilton
- Winnipeg
- Quebec City
- Kitchener
- Oshawa
- London
- Halifax
- Victoria
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Abbotsford
- Barrie
Questions people ask
What time zone is Windsor in?
Windsor is in the America/Detroit time zone, UTC−5, or UTC−4 during daylight saving time.
Does Windsor have daylight saving time?
Windsor 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 Windsor when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Windsor's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 32 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).