What Time Zone Is Québec State?
Québec State uses 2 time zones: EST (UTC−5), AST (UTC−4). Toronto is on EST.
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· Québec State — main zone
America/Toronto
Time zones in Québec State
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Main time zone of Québec State
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Toronto |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Daylight saving time in Québec State
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Québec State time zone FAQ
What time zone is Québec State in?
Québec State spans 2 time zones: EST (UTC−5), AST (UTC−4).
Which areas of Québec State use each time zone?
EST: Toronto, Montréal, Ottawa, Hamilton. AST: America/Puerto_Rico
Does all of Québec State observe daylight saving time?
No. EST change, while AST stay the same all year.
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.