Days in Gatineau are currently getting shorter, about 19 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 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.
Antipode of Gatineau
The point on Earth exactly opposite Gatineau is near Perth - when it's noon in Gatineau, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Gatineau
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Gatineau
Gatineau is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 69 days from now.
Because Gatineau 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 Gatineau
In Gatineau, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 41m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 42m, a difference of roughly 6h 59m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Gatineau's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Gatineau at 45.48° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
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 23:43:07.
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: 12:00 AM (next day) - 8:00 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.
Public Holidays Affecting Gatineau
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
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 23:43:07 on Monday, 12 October 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 23:43:07.
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