Days in Mississauga are currently getting shorter, about 20 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 Mississauga
Mississauga is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.5789° N, 79.6583° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,851 km (3,014 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,168 km (3,211 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,870 km (9,240 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,424 km (3,992 mi) west
Mississauga 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 Mississauga
The point on Earth exactly opposite Mississauga is near Perth - when it's noon in Mississauga, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Mississauga
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Mississauga
Mississauga is currently in Autumn. Winter begins around December 21, which is 64 days from now.
Because Mississauga 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 Mississauga
In Mississauga, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 27m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 56m, a difference of roughly 6h 31m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Mississauga's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Mississauga at 43.58° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Mississauga
With a population of 717,961, Mississauga ranks as the 7th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Airport in Mississauga
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ / CYYZ) is a major international airport serving Mississauga directly.
Current local time at the airport is 02:20:30.
Daylight saving time changes in Mississauga
Mississauga 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 Mississauga
Business hours in Mississauga (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 Mississauga
Compare time in Mississauga with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Mississauga
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Mississauga in?
Mississauga 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 Mississauga at UTC-4.
What time is it in Mississauga right now?
The current local time in Mississauga is 02:20:30 on Saturday, 17 October 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Mississauga observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Mississauga 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 Mississauga?
Mississauga is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Mississauga?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the airport serving Mississauga. The current local time at the airport is 02:20:30.
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