Current local time in Winnipeg, Canada
The live clock above shows the time in Winnipeg. Winnipeg is in the America/Winnipeg time zone, UTC−5 right now (CDT).
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Manitoba |
| Population | about 604,000 |
| Coordinates | 49.88° N, 97.17° W |
| Time zone | America/Winnipeg |
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | No |
Daylight saving time
Winnipeg doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 (EST) all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Sunrise, sunset and daylight
Today: sunrise …, sunset …, .
| 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | 7:31 AM | 7:40 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | 5:19 AM | 9:40 PM | 16 h 21 min |
| September equinox | 7:14 AM | 7:27 PM | 12 h 12 min |
| December solstice | 9:24 AM | 5:29 PM | 8 h 5 min |
Clock time vs. sun time
The sun is highest over Winnipeg at about 1:37 PM in mid-January. On standard time, local clocks run about 89 minutes ahead of the sun, because Winnipeg sits at 97.2° W, while its time zone is centred on 75.0° W.
Winnipeg time compared with other cities
| City | Time now | Compared with Winnipeg |
|---|---|---|
| New York | same time in Jan, 1 hour ahead in Jul | |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind in Jan, 2 hours behind in Jul | |
| London | 5 hours ahead in Jan, 6 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Paris | 6 hours ahead in Jan, 7 hours ahead in Jul | |
| Dubai | 9 hours ahead | |
| Mumbai | 10.5 hours ahead | |
| Shanghai | 13 hours ahead | |
| Tokyo | 14 hours ahead | |
| Sydney | 16 hours ahead in Jan, 15 hours ahead in Jul |
Nearby cities
| City | Distance | Time now vs Winnipeg |
|---|---|---|
| Fargo, United States | 335 km (208 mi) | same time |
| Regina | 534 km (332 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Minneapolis, United States | 619 km (385 mi) | same time |
| St. Paul, United States | 629 km (391 mi) | same time |
| Lakeville, United States | 653 km (406 mi) | same time |
| Sioux Falls, United States | 705 km (438 mi) | same time |
| Saskatoon | 711 km (442 mi) | 1 hour behind |
| Rochester, United States | 742 km (461 mi) | same time |
Other cities in Canada
- Toronto
- Montreal
- Vancouver
- Calgary
- Ottawa
- Edmonton
- Hamilton
- Quebec City
- Kitchener
- Oshawa
- London
- Halifax
- Victoria
- Windsor
- Saskatoon
- Regina
- Abbotsford
- Barrie
Questions people ask
What time zone is Winnipeg in?
Winnipeg is in the America/Winnipeg time zone, UTC−5, all year.
Does Winnipeg have daylight saving time?
Winnipeg doesn't use daylight saving time. It stays on UTC−5 (EST) all year. Its clocks last changed in 2026.
Why isn't noon in Winnipeg when the sun is highest?
Because time zones are wide. Winnipeg's clocks follow a zone centred on 75.0° W, so on standard time they run about 89 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).