Current Time in Quebec, Canada
Quebec is on Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now. It switches to EDT (UTC−4) on 14 Mar 2027.
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· Quebec
America/Toronto
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Time zone of Quebec
| 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 |
Time difference between Quebec and other cities
Daylight saving time in Quebec
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).
Quebec time FAQ
What time is it in Quebec right now?
Quebec is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Quebec, updated every second.
What time zone is Quebec in?
Quebec is in Eastern Standard Time, abbreviated EST, UTC−5. Its IANA time zone id is America/Toronto.
Does Quebec observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Quebec and New York?
Quebec and New York are on the same time.
Other cities in Canada
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.