Time Changes, Exact Time and Time Zones

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Record #: BTN1847
Last Full Update: 21 Aug 2023

Description and Service Details

Description (Service)

This listing covers Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time, how to find exact time, and international time zone charts

  • in Ontario, the legislation that governs daylight saving time is the Time Act 

TIME CHANGES:

  • Daylight Saving Time begins second Sunday in March at 2 am (move clock ahead one hour)
  • Standard Time begins first Sunday in November at 2 am (move clock back one hour)  

 

EXACT TIME IN CANADA:  
In Canada, official time is determined by the National Research Council's atomic clocks  

  • the official time is available online or by calling the telephone talking clock, 613-745-1576  

 

TIME AND TIME ZONES AROUND THE WORLD:  
See World Clock Time Zone Chart here

Hours

Not applicable

Areas Served Canada ; Not Limited ; Ontario
Eligibility No restrictions
Application

No application required

Languages English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Canada
Physical Access Not Applicable

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HCSD Main Heading Topic Guides
HCSD Sub Heading Special Topics
Service Categories Time/Temperature/Weather Information Services

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