Days in Brampton are currently getting shorter, about 17 minutes shorter than a week ago.*
* Calculated from sunrise and sunset times; actual visible daylight can vary slightly with weather, elevation and atmospheric conditions.
Geographic position of Brampton
Brampton is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.6834° N, 79.7663° W.
-
Distance from the Equator:
about 4,863 km (3,022 mi)
-
Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,156 km (3,204 mi)
-
Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,882 km (9,247 mi)
-
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.
Antipode of Brampton
The point on Earth exactly opposite Brampton is near Perth - when it's noon in Brampton, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Brampton
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Brampton
Brampton is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 5 days from now.
Because Brampton is in the Northern Hemisphere, its seasons run opposite to cities in the other hemisphere. When it is autumn here, places on the other side of the equator are experiencing the opposite season at the same time.
Longest & Shortest Day in Brampton
In Brampton, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 26m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 55m, a difference of roughly 6h 31m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Brampton's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Brampton at 43.68° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
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 21:39:19.
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.
Public Holidays Affecting Brampton
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
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 21:39:19 on Wednesday, 16 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 21:39:19.
Time Tools
Quick access to timers, stopwatch, world clock and time zone tools.
Time Guides
Read useful guides about time zones, calendars, finance and astronomy.
