Geographic position of Gatineau
Gatineau is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 45.4772° N, 75.7016° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 5,063 km (3,146 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 4,956 km (3,080 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 15,081 km (9,371 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 5,909 km (3,672 mi) west
Gatineau 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 Gatineau
With a population of 300,045, Gatineau ranks as the 19th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Gatineau
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO / CYRO) is a regional airport serving Gatineau directly.
Current local time at the airport is 12:32:30.
Daylight saving time changes in Gatineau
Gatineau 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 Gatineau
Business hours in Gatineau (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 Gatineau
Compare time in Gatineau with major cities worldwide.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Gatineau in?
Gatineau 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 Gatineau at UTC-4.
What time is it in Gatineau right now?
The current local time in Gatineau is 12:32:30 on Tuesday, 01 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Gatineau observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Gatineau 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 Gatineau?
Gatineau is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Gatineau?
Ottawa / Rockcliffe Airport (YRO) is the airport serving Gatineau. The current local time at the airport is 12:32:30.
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