Current Time in Ottawa
Eastern Time · Time difference with Beijing
Time converter
Enter a time to convert between Beijing time and Ottawa. Time difference and daylight saving are handled automatically, and date changes are marked as next or previous day.
Ottawa timeWed, Oct 28, 2026 07:32:18
Current difference: 12 hours behind Beijing time, zone EDT (Eastern Time).
Time difference with Beijing
Ottawa is 12 hours behind Beijing time.
Beijing time 00:00–23:00 converted to Ottawa time (current difference: -12h):
| Beijing | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 previous day |
| 01:00 | 13:00 previous day |
| 02:00 | 14:00 previous day |
| 03:00 | 15:00 previous day |
| 04:00 | 16:00 previous day |
| 05:00 | 17:00 previous day |
| 06:00 | 18:00 previous day |
| 07:00 | 19:00 previous day |
| 08:00 | 20:00 previous day |
| 09:00 | 21:00 previous day |
| 10:00 | 22:00 previous day |
| 11:00 | 23:00 previous day |
| 12:00 | 00:00 |
| 13:00 | 01:00 |
| 14:00 | 02:00 |
| 15:00 | 03:00 |
| 16:00 | 04:00 |
| 17:00 | 05:00 |
| 18:00 | 06:00 |
| 19:00 | 07:00 |
| 20:00 | 08:00 |
| 21:00 | 09:00 |
| 22:00 | 10:00 |
| 23:00 | 11:00 |
Note: on daylight saving transition days the table may differ by one hour; the live clock above is always authoritative.
About Ottawa time
Ottawa (Canada) is the capital of Canada.
Ottawa uses Eastern Time (EDT) and is 12 hours behind Beijing time. Daylight saving time is observed (from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November). It is currently in effect, and the clock adjusts automatically.
See Canada time for all major city times.
How to use
- Open the page to see the live clock. It is calibrated with the server automatically, no manual setup needed.
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Disclaimer
All times are calibrated with the server in real time, and time zone and daylight saving data come from the IANA Time Zone Database. Due to network latency, device performance and differences between browser time zone implementations, results may be off by a few seconds. They are for general reference only and should not be used as the timing basis for legal, financial or transport purposes.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Ottawa?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Ottawa, calibrated with the server and adjusted for daylight saving time automatically.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Beijing?
12 hours behind Beijing time. Beijing is at UTC+08:00 and Ottawa is currently at UTC-04:00.
Which time zone does Ottawa use?
Ottawa uses Eastern Time (IANA zone: America/Toronto, current abbreviation: EDT).
Does Ottawa observe daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time is observed (from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November). It is currently in effect, and the clock adjusts automatically.
What is 12:00 noon Beijing time in Ottawa?
12:00 Beijing time is 00:00 in Ottawa.