Days in Oshawa are currently getting shorter, about 21 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 Oshawa
Oshawa is located in the Northern Hemisphere and the Western Hemisphere. Its coordinates are 43.9001° N, 78.8496° W.
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Distance from the Equator:
about 4,887 km (3,037 mi)
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Distance from the North Pole:
about 5,132 km (3,189 mi)
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Distance from the South Pole:
about 14,906 km (9,262 mi)
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Distance from the Prime Meridian:
about 6,325 km (3,930 mi) west
Oshawa 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 Oshawa
The point on Earth exactly opposite Oshawa is near Perth - when it's noon in Oshawa, it's close to midnight there.
Golden Hour & Blue Hour in Oshawa
Approximate times based on sunrise/sunset. Actual golden hour quality varies with weather and season.
Current Season in Oshawa
Oshawa is currently in Autumn. Autumn begins around September 22, which is 1 day from now.
Because Oshawa 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 Oshawa
In Oshawa, the longest day of the year falls around June 21 and lasts about 15h 28m. The shortest day falls around December 21 and lasts about 8h 54m, a difference of roughly 6h 34m between the two.
This seasonal swing depends on Oshawa's latitude: cities closer to the equator see little variation in daylight throughout the year, while cities farther from it, like Oshawa at 43.90° N, experience a much wider gap between summer and winter daylight.
Population Ranking of Oshawa
With a population of 175,383, Oshawa ranks as the 32nd most populous city in Canada, out of 501 cities tracked on this site.
Nearest Airport to Oshawa
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ / CYTZ) is a regional airport located about 53 km (33 mi) from Oshawa.
Current local time at the airport is 10:24:38.
Daylight saving time changes in Oshawa
Oshawa 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 Oshawa
Business hours in Oshawa (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 Oshawa
Compare time in Oshawa with major cities worldwide.
Public Holidays Affecting Oshawa
Official national holiday observed in Canada.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Oshawa in?
Oshawa 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 Oshawa at UTC-4.
What time is it in Oshawa right now?
The current local time in Oshawa is 10:24:38 on Sunday, 20 September 2026. This page updates automatically, so refreshing it will always show the live time.
Does Oshawa observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Oshawa 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 Oshawa?
Oshawa is currently UTC-4, meaning local time is 4 hours behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).
What is the nearest airport to Oshawa?
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) is the nearest airport to Oshawa, located about 53 km away. The current local time at the airport is 10:24:38.
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