Current Time in Québec — Time Now
What time is it in Québec, Canada? The current local time in Québec is shown live, with the date, EDT time zone and UTC-04:00 offset.
Current time in Québec
The clock above shows the exact current time in Québec, 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 Québec
| Time zone | EDT (America/Toronto) |
| UTC offset | UTC-04:00 |
| Country | Canada |
| Daylight saving | Observed — currently in effect |
Sunrise, sunset & day length in Québec
| Sunrise | 4:51 AM |
| Sunset | 8:35 PM |
| Day length | 15h 43m |
| Solar noon | 12:43 PM |
| Coordinates | 46.81°, -71.21° |
Today is day 157 of 2026 (week 23), with 208 days left in the year. Sunrise and sunset are calculated for Québec's coordinates and shown in local time.
Daylight saving time in Québec
Québec 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) |
Québec on the map
Location: Canada · Coordinates: 46.81°, -71.21° · Open in Google Maps ↗.
Time in other cities in Canada
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Time difference from Québec
How Québec 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 Québec right now?
The current local time in Québec, Canada is shown live at the top of this page, updating every second.
What time zone is Québec in?
Québec is in the EDT time zone, which is UTC-04:00.
Is Québec on daylight saving time?
Québec observes daylight saving time and is currently on DST. Clocks next change on Sunday, 1 November 2026, when Québec moves the clocks back to EST.
How many hours is Québec ahead of Auckland?
Québec is 16 hours behind Auckland.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Québec today?
Today the sun rises at 4:51 AM and sets at 8:35 PM in Québec, giving 15h 43m of daylight.