Current Time in Hamilton — Time Now
What time is it in Hamilton, Canada? The current local time in Hamilton is shown live, with the date, EDT time zone and UTC-04:00 offset.
Current time in Hamilton
The clock above shows the exact current time in Hamilton, Canada, updating live every second. Because the time is read from a live time-zone database, it is correct no matter where you are viewing from — your own device's time zone does not affect it.
Time zone in Hamilton
| Time zone | EDT (America/Toronto) |
| UTC offset | UTC-04:00 |
| Country | Canada |
| Daylight saving | Observed — currently in effect |
Sunrise, sunset & day length in Hamilton
| Sunrise | 5:39 AM |
| Sunset | 8:56 PM |
| Day length | 15h 16m |
| Solar noon | 1:18 PM |
| Coordinates | 43.25°, -79.85° |
Today is day 157 of 2026 (week 23), with 208 days left in the year. Sunrise and sunset are calculated for Hamilton's coordinates and shown in local time.
Daylight saving time in Hamilton
Hamilton observes daylight saving time, so the clocks change twice a year and the UTC offset shifts by an hour between summer and winter. The live clock above always reflects the current offset automatically.
| Latest change | 8 Mar 2026 — clocks went forward to EDT (UTC-04:00) |
| Next change | 1 Nov 2026 — clocks go back to EST (UTC-05:00) |
Hamilton on the map
Location: Canada · Coordinates: 43.25°, -79.85° · Open in Google Maps ↗.
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Time difference from Hamilton
How Hamilton compares to other major cities right now:
| Auckland | 16h behind |
| Sydney | 14h behind |
| Tokyo | 13h behind |
| Seoul | 13h behind |
| Singapore | 12h behind |
| Hong Kong | 12h behind |
| Beijing | 12h behind |
| Shanghai | 12h behind |
| Bangkok | 11h behind |
| Dhaka | 10h behind |
| Mumbai | 9.5h behind |
| New Delhi | 9.5h behind |
| Dubai | 8h behind |
| Moscow | 7h behind |
| Istanbul | 7h behind |
| Paris | 6h behind |
| Berlin | 6h behind |
| London | 5h behind |
| São Paulo | 1h behind |
| New York City | Same time |
| Toronto | Same time |
| Chicago | 1h ahead |
| Mexico City | 2h ahead |
| Los Angeles | 3h ahead |
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Hamilton right now?
The current local time in Hamilton, Canada is shown live at the top of this page, updating every second.
What time zone is Hamilton in?
Hamilton is in the EDT time zone, which is UTC-04:00.
Is Hamilton on daylight saving time?
Hamilton observes daylight saving time and is currently on DST. Clocks next change on Sunday, 1 November 2026, when Hamilton moves the clocks back to EST.
How many hours is Hamilton ahead of Auckland?
Hamilton is 16 hours behind Auckland.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Hamilton today?
Today the sun rises at 5:39 AM and sets at 8:56 PM in Hamilton, giving 15h 16m of daylight.