Days in Oakville 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 Oakville
Oakville is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.4501° N, 79.6829° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,837 km (3,006 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,182 km (3,220 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,856 km (9,231 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,440 km (4,002 mi) west
Oakville 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 Oakville
The point on Earth exactly opposite Oakville is near Perth - when it's noon in Oakville, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Oakville
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Oakville
Oakville is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Oakville 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 Oakville
In Oakville, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 25m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 57m, a difference of roughly 6h 28m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Oakville's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Oakville at 43.45° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Oakville
With a population of 213,759, Oakville ranks as the 27th most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Oakville
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ / CYYZ) is a major international airport located about 26 km (16 mi) from Oakville.
Current local time at the airport is 10:25:20.
Daylight saving time changes in Oakville
Oakville 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 Oakville
Business hours in Oakville (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 Oakville
Compare time in Oakville with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Oakville
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Oakville in?
Oakville 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 Oakville at UTC-4.
What time is it in Oakville right now?
The current local time in Oakville is 10:25:20 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Oakville observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Oakville 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 Oakville?
Oakville is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Oakville?
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is the nearest airport to Oakville, located about 26 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:25:20.
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