Time Now in Québec, Canada 🇨🇦
Lat/Long: 46.81° N, 71.21° W
Elevation: 54 m above sea level
Population rank: #10 of 1,358 cities in Canada by population
Province: Quebec
Country: 🇨🇦 Canada (North America)
IANA Timezone: America/Toronto
Solar time: clocks run about 45m ahead of the sun
Timezone: EDT
Daylight Saving Time: Yes ✅ (Abbreviation: EDT) (When does Daylight Savings Time end?)
Standard Timezone Abbreviations used in Canada: AST, CST, EST, MST, NST, PST
Daylight Saving Timezone Abbreviations used in Canada: ADT, CDT, EDT, MDT, NDT, PDT
Québec keeps its clocks on UTC−05:00, in the America/Toronto time zone. Daylight saving time is in effect right now, so the city is an hour ahead of its standard offset. Day and night are close to even today, with about 13 hours of daylight. This is the kind of seasonal swing that defines the temperate mid-latitudes. Its elevation is a gentle 54 m. The nearest big city, New York, is a distant 714 km away. Québec ranks among the biggest cities in Canada, so its local time is a common point of coordination.
The sun rises over Québec at 06:22 and sets at 18:56, giving 12h 33m of daylight today.
Time & Daylight in Québec
Daylight Hours in Québec
Québec gets 12h 33m of daylight today. Sunrise in Québec is at 06:22 and sunset in Québec is at 18:56.
Daylight ranges from about 8h 31m near the December solstice to 15h 52m near the June solstice.
Time Difference Between Québec and Major Cities
Live local time and the difference from Québec right now.
Other Cities in Canada with Local Time
Cities Sharing Québec's Time Zone (UTC-04:00)
These major cities are at the same UTC offset as Québec.
Weather in Québec
Tools to Plan Meetings
Prayer Times in Québec
| Date | Fajr | Sunrise | Dhuhr | Asr | Maghrib | Isha |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, 15 Sep ● | 04:34 | 06:22 | 12:40 | 16:10 | 18:57 | 20:27 |
| Wed, 16 Sep | 04:36 | 06:23 | 12:39 | 16:08 | 18:55 | 20:25 |
| Thu, 17 Sep | 04:37 | 06:24 | 12:39 | 16:07 | 18:53 | 20:23 |
| Fri, 18 Sep | 04:39 | 06:26 | 12:39 | 16:05 | 18:51 | 20:21 |
| Sat, 19 Sep | 04:41 | 06:27 | 12:38 | 16:04 | 18:49 | 20:19 |
| Sun, 20 Sep | 04:42 | 06:28 | 12:38 | 16:03 | 18:47 | 20:17 |
| Mon, 21 Sep | 04:44 | 06:30 | 12:37 | 16:01 | 18:45 | 20:15 |
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Current conditions and 7-day forecast for Québec
Québec Sunrise & Sunset Widget
Sunrise, sunset, day length, and twilight times for Québec
Québec Moon Phase Widget
Current phase, illumination, and next full/new moon for Québec
Québec Countdown Timer Widget
Live event countdown in Québec local time
14-day Forecast for Québec
Sunrise & Sunset Times for Québec
Sunrise
in Québec
↑
6:22 AM
Sunset
in Québec
↓
6:56 PM
Day Length
12h 33m
Dawn
in Québec
5:51 AM
Dusk
in Québec
7:27 PM
View detailed past and future sunrise, sunset, and twilight times for Québec. Track daylight hours, sun phases, and more.
Moon Phases & Times for Québec
Current Phase
Waxing Crescent
Illumination
25.2%
Next Moonrise
↑
Tomorrow, 12:52
Next Moonset
↓
Tomorrow, 20:56
View the detailed moon calendar for Québec with moonphases, moonrise, and moonset times for any date.
Distances & Clock Changes in Québec
How Far Is Québec From Other Major Cities?
| City | Distance | Direction |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 714 km | SSW (199deg) |
| Los Angeles | 4,155 km | W (267deg) |
| London | 4,989 km | ENE (57deg) |
| Paris | 5,274 km | ENE (59deg) |
| Moscow | 6,829 km | NE (37deg) |
| Sao Paulo | 8,204 km | SSE (157deg) |
| Tokyo | 10,339 km | NNW (335deg) |
| Dubai | 10,375 km | NE (47deg) |
When Do the Clocks Change in Québec?
Québec next changes its clocks on November 1, 2026, when the clocks fall back by one hour.
Québec's Antipode: The Opposite Side of the Earth
Dig straight through the Earth from Québec and you would surface in the open ocean, near 46.8deg S, 108.8deg E.
Frequently Asked Questions about Québec
What time is it in Québec right now?
The current local time in Québec is 23:32 on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. Québec follows the America/Toronto time zone.
What time zone is Québec in?
Québec uses the America/Toronto IANA time zone (UTC-04:00). This zone covers the city and surrounding region year-round, with automatic adjustments during daylight saving when applicable.
How many hours ahead or behind UTC is Québec?
Is Québec on daylight saving time right now?
Yes. As of September 15, 2026, Québec has its clocks advanced for daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Québec today?
Québec sees sunrise at 06:22 and sunset at 18:56 today, giving 12h 33m of daylight.
What moon phase is visible over Québec tonight?
Over Québec tonight the moon shows a Waxing Crescent phase at 25.2% illumination.
What is solar time in Québec?
Solar time follows the Sun's actual position, with solar noon when the Sun is highest in the sky. In Québec, clocks run about 45m ahead of local solar time, because the official time zone does not exactly match the Sun's position.