Standard time applies in Brampton right now, at UTC−5. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−4.
Brampton and your time
Brampton at a glance
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Ontario |
| Time zone | America/Toronto |
| Abbreviation now | EST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 43.68° N, 79.77° W |
Time zone in Brampton
The America/Toronto rules put Brampton on standard time (UTC−5 (EST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Canada spans 5 offsets. Brampton shares its time with the capital, Ottawa.
Clock changes in Brampton, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
Brampton time compared with major cities
When it is 9:00 AM in Brampton, it is 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Brampton and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Brampton
Today
| Sunrise | --:-- |
|---|---|
| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Brampton runs from 8 hours 56 minutes at the December solstice to 15 hours 27 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 9:05 PM, comes on June 26.
Daylight through the year in Brampton
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:22 AM | 7:32 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:37 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:06 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:50 AM | 4:45 PM | 8 h 56 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in Brampton
Clock time and sun time line up fairly well in Brampton: solar noon falls at about 12:20 PM on standard time and 1:20 PM during daylight saving time.
Places close to Brampton
All the places listed below keep the same time as Brampton.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississauga | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Etobicoke | 16 km (10 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Milton | 21 km (13 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Oakville | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vaughan | 27 km (17 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Toronto | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Burlington | 34 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Guelph | 42 km (26 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Brampton today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Canada
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Tools for time in Brampton
- Convert a time to or from Brampton: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Brampton to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Brampton and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Brampton in?
Brampton uses the America/Toronto time zone: UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Brampton?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Brampton and London?
Brampton is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 4 hours, because Brampton and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Brampton on the same time as Ottawa?
Yes. Brampton and Ottawa both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Brampton?
About 15 hours 27 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.