Winnipeg no longer changes its clocks. Since Sunday, November 1, 2026 it has stayed on UTC−5 (EST), the time it used to keep only in summer.
Winnipeg and your time
Winnipeg at a glance
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Manitoba |
| Time zone | America/Winnipeg |
| Abbreviation now | EST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Ended for good on Nov 1, 2026 |
| Coordinates | 49.88° N, 97.15° W |
Time zone in Winnipeg
Winnipeg follows the America/Winnipeg time zone. The rules changed recently: the clocks went forward as usual but did not go back, and on Sunday, November 1, 2026 daylight saving time became the permanent time. Old calendar invites and devices with outdated time zone data may still show the old winter offset.
Canada uses 5 offsets, and the gap to the capital moves during the year: Ottawa is on the same time as Winnipeg in January and 1 hour ahead in July.
Clock changes in Winnipeg, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Daylight saving time ends for good: clocks stay at UTC−5 (EST) | UTC−5 |
How far ahead or behind Winnipeg is
When it is 9:00 AM in Winnipeg, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ottawa | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| New York (United States) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | 1 h ahead | 8 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 2 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 7 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 15 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
Since Sunday, November 1, 2026, Winnipeg keeps one offset all year, so any change in the gap now comes from the other city’s daylight saving time. Compare the January and July columns.
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 Winnipeg
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Day length in Winnipeg runs from 8 hours 5 minutes at the December solstice to 16 hours 21 minutes at the June solstice. The latest sunset, at 9:41 PM, comes on June 25.
Daylight through the year in Winnipeg
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:31 AM | 7:42 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:20 AM | 9:41 PM | 16 h 21 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:15 AM | 7:26 PM | 12 h 11 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 9:24 AM | 5:30 PM | 8 h 5 min |
When the sun is highest in Winnipeg
Winnipeg sits well west of the centre of its time zone. On average the sun reaches its highest point at about 1:30 PM on standard time, not at 12:00. Mornings stay dark longer and evenings stay light later than the clock suggests.
Cities near Winnipeg
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fargo (United States) | 335 km (208 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Regina | 536 km (333 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Thunder Bay | 598 km (372 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Minneapolis (United States) | 618 km (384 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
| Saint Paul (United States) | 628 km (390 mi) | --:-- | 1 h behind |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Winnipeg today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
- New York (United States)
- Toronto
- Havana (Cuba)
- Port-au-Prince (Haiti)
- Indianapolis (United States)
- Detroit (United States)
More cities in Canada
All time zones and cities in Canada
Tools for time in Winnipeg
- Convert a time to or from Winnipeg: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Winnipeg to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Winnipeg and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Winnipeg in?
Winnipeg uses the America/Winnipeg time zone, which is UTC−5 (EST) all year.
Does Winnipeg use daylight saving time?
Not any more. Daylight saving time ended for good on Sunday, November 1, 2026: Winnipeg kept its summer clock, UTC−5, and will not change again.
What is the time difference between Winnipeg and London?
Winnipeg is 5 hours behind London in January and 6 hours behind London in July, because London moves its clocks for daylight saving time and Winnipeg does not.
Is Winnipeg on the same time as Ottawa?
Not all year. Ottawa is on the same time as Winnipeg in January and 1 hour ahead in July.
How long is the longest day in Winnipeg?
About 16 hours 21 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 5 minutes of daylight.
Why is the sun not highest at noon in Winnipeg?
Clock time follows the time zone, not the sun. Winnipeg lies west of the line its offset is based on, so solar noon comes at about 1:30 PM on standard time.
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.