Current Time in Hamilton, Canada

Q: What timezone is Hamilton in?

Hamilton is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Toronto. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Q: What is the UTC offset for Hamilton?

Hamilton's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

Q: What continent is Hamilton in?

Hamilton is located in North America. It is the 569 thousand population city in Canada.

Canada · EST/EDT · UTC-5:00 / UTC-4:00 (DST)

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Hamilton Timezone Details

Timezone	EST/EDT
UTC Offset (standard)	UTC-5:00
UTC Offset (summer/DST)	UTC-4:00
Daylight Saving Time	Yes (observed)
IANA Timezone ID	America/Toronto
Country	Canada
Population	569 thousand

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About Hamilton Time Zone (EST/EDT)

Hamilton, Ontario, uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and EDT (UTC−4) in summer. A major industrial city at the western tip of Lake Ontario.

Key fact: Hamilton is in the same timezone as Toronto.

Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Hamilton with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions — Hamilton Time

What time is it in Hamilton right now? +

The current time in Hamilton, Canada is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Hamilton is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).

What timezone is Hamilton in? +

Hamilton is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Toronto. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.

Does Hamilton observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Hamilton observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.

What is the UTC offset for Hamilton? +

Hamilton's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.

What is the time difference between Hamilton and London? +

Hamilton (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Hamilton is in the same timezone as Toronto.

How do I convert Hamilton time to UTC? +

To convert Hamilton time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Hamilton and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.

What continent is Hamilton in? +

Hamilton is located in North America. It is the 569 thousand population city in Canada.

What is the IANA timezone name for Hamilton? +

The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Hamilton is America/Toronto. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.

How long is a flight from Hamilton? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from John C. Munro Hamilton Intl (YHM) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Hamilton to London, Hamilton to New York, Hamilton to Dubai, Hamilton to Tokyo.