Mississauga is on standard time, UTC−5 (EST). On Sunday, March 14, 2027, clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4.
Mississauga and your time
Mississauga 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 | 43.58° N, 79.66° W |
Time zone in Mississauga
Mississauga follows the America/Toronto time zone. Standard time began on Sunday, November 1, 2026. Once the clocks go forward at 2:00 AM, daylight saving time (UTC−4 (EDT)) lasts until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Canada spans 5 offsets. Mississauga shares its time with the capital, Ottawa.
Clock changes in Mississauga, 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 |
How far ahead or behind Mississauga is
A 9:00 AM start in Mississauga 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 |
The difference is not fixed for every city: where the January and July columns disagree, one side moves its clocks and the other does not, or both move on different dates.
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 Mississauga
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Over the year, daylight in Mississauga grows from 8 hours 56 minutes to 15 hours 26 minutes and back, a swing of 6 hours 30 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Mississauga
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:22 AM | 7:31 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:37 AM | 9:04 PM | 15 h 26 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:06 AM | 7:16 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:49 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 Mississauga
Mississauga lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time and 1:20 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Mississauga
All the places listed below keep the same time as Mississauga.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Etobicoke | 10 km (6 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Oakville | 14 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Brampton | 15 km (9 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Milton | 19 km (12 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Toronto | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Burlington | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Vaughan | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Hamilton | 40 km (25 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Mississauga today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Mississauga in?
Mississauga 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 Mississauga?
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 Mississauga and London?
Mississauga 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 Mississauga and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Mississauga on the same time as Ottawa?
Yes. Mississauga and Ottawa both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Mississauga?
About 15 hours 26 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.