Geographic position of Brampton
Brampton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.6834° N, 79.7663° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,863 km (3,022 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,156 km (3,204 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,882 km (9,247 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,421 km (3,990 mi) west
Brampton lies in the temperate latitude zone. This latitude affects daylight length, seasonal variation and how local solar time compares with standard clock time.
Population Ranking of Brampton
With a population of 656,480, Brampton ranks as the 9th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Brampton
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ / CYYZ) is a major international airport serving Brampton directly.
Current local time at the airport is 11:51:23.
Daylight saving time changes in Brampton
Brampton uses the IANA time zone identifier America/Toronto. The current local offset is UTC-4 / EDT.
2026
Previous change: Daylight saving time started
- The offset changed from UTC-5 / EST to UTC-4 / EDT.
- The clock was moved forward from 02:00 to 03:00 local time.
2026
Next change: Standard time starts
- The offset will change from UTC-4 / EDT to UTC-5 / EST.
- The clock will be moved back from 02:00 to 01:00 local time.
Best Time to Call Brampton
Business hours in Brampton (9 AM-5 PM local time) fall at these local times elsewhere:
- New York: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM ( Convenient)
- Los Angeles: 6:00 AM - 2:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- London: 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM ( Partial overlap)
- Dubai: 5:00 PM - 1:00 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Mumbai: 6:30 PM - 2:30 AM (next day) ( Partial overlap)
- Tokyo: 10:00 PM - 6:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
- Sydney: 11:00 PM - 7:00 AM (next day) ( Outside normal hours)
Times shown reflect current UTC offsets and may shift by up to an hour around daylight saving transitions.
Time Difference from Brampton
Compare time in Brampton with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Brampton in?
Brampton follows the America/Toronto time zone, the official IANA identifier used by computers and databases worldwide to track local time accurately. Right now, this puts Brampton at UTC-4.
What time is it in Brampton right now?
The current local time in Brampton is 11:51:23 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Brampton observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Brampton is currently observing daylight saving time, which temporarily shifts the clock forward by one hour compared to standard time.
How far ahead or behind UTC is Brampton?
Brampton is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Brampton?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the airport serving Brampton. The current local time at the airport is 11:51:23.
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