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Current Time in Quebec City, Canada

Q: What timezone is Quebec City in?

Quebec City 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 Quebec City?

Quebec City'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 Quebec City in?

Quebec City is located in North America. It is the 549 thousand population city in Canada.

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

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America/Toronto

Quebec City 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	549 thousand

Live Time Comparison — Quebec City

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📅 Public Holidays in Canada (2026)

Upcoming public holidays for Canada. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.

Jan 1

New Year's Day

Apr 3

Good Friday

May 18

Victoria Day

Jul 1

Canada Day

Sep 7

Labour Day

Oct 12

Thanksgiving

Nov 11

Remembrance Day

Dec 25

Christmas Day

Dec 26

Boxing Day

Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.

📞 Best Time to Call Quebec City

Find the best hours for a call between Quebec City (EST/EDT, UTC-5:00) and another city.

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About Quebec City Time Zone (EST/EDT)

Quebec City, the capital of the province of Quebec, uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer. A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Quebec City is the only walled city north of Mexico.

Key fact: Quebec City shares the Eastern timezone with Montreal and Toronto.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions — Quebec City Time

What time is it in Quebec City right now? +

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

What timezone is Quebec City in? +

Quebec City 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 Quebec City observe Daylight Saving Time? +

Yes, Quebec City 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 Quebec City? +

Quebec City'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 Quebec City and London? +

Quebec City (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Quebec City shares the Eastern timezone with Montreal and Toronto.

How do I convert Quebec City time to UTC? +

To convert Quebec City time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Quebec City 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 Quebec City in? +

Quebec City is located in North America. It is the 549 thousand population city in Canada.

What is the IANA timezone name for Quebec City? +

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

What time is sunrise in Quebec City today? +

Today's sunrise and sunset times for Quebec City are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Quebec City's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).

What time does it get dark in Quebec City? +

Sunset times in Quebec City are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.

How long is a flight from Quebec City? +

Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Quebec City Jean Lesage Intl (YQB) 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 Quebec City to London, Quebec City to New York, Quebec City to Dubai, Quebec City to Tokyo.