Does Winnipeg observe daylight saving time?

Not any more. Winnipeg's clocks last changed on Sunday 8 March 2026; no change is scheduled in the next 12 months, so Winnipeg stays on UTC-05:00 all year.

What is the time difference between Winnipeg and London?

London is 5 hours ahead of Winnipeg right now. During the year the gap varies between 5 hours and 6 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.

When is the next public holiday in Winnipeg?

Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.

When do working hours in Winnipeg overlap with New York and London?

New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Winnipeg's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Winnipeg time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Winnipeg's for 3 hours today (09:00–12:00 Winnipeg time).

Current Time in Winnipeg, Canada — CT

UTC-05:00No clock changesAmerica/Winnipeg

Winnipeg, Canada

02:03:52 PM

Thursday, November 5, 2026

Quick answer

The current time in Winnipeg, Canada is 2:03 PM on Thursday, November 5, 2026. Winnipeg is on CT (UTC-05:00) all year; no clock change is scheduled in the next 12 months.

Pronunciation

Winnipeg

Time zone and daylight saving time in Winnipeg

Time zone (IANA): America/Winnipeg
Current offset: CT (UTC-05:00)
Daylight saving: No clock changes

Winnipeg's clocks last changed on Sunday 8 March 2026, and no further change is scheduled in the next 12 months: the city now keeps UTC-05:00 all year.

Sun & twilight

Today

Sunrise

08:24 AM

Sunset

05:59 PM

Day length

9h 35m

Solar noon (sun highest): 01:12 PM

Daylight on the solstices

December solstice (December 21, 2026): 8h 5m
June solstice (June 21, 2027): 16h 21m

Time difference and working-hours overlap

Today's values; working day 09:00–17:00 in both places.

City	Local time	Difference	Their 09:00–17:00 in Winnipeg	Overlap with Winnipeg
Los Angeles	11:03	−3 h	12:00–20:00	5 h (12:00–17:00)
Chicago	13:03	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
Mexico City	13:03	−1 h	10:00–18:00	7 h (10:00–17:00)
New York	14:03	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
Toronto	14:03	0 h	09:00–17:00	8 h (09:00–17:00)
London	19:03	+5 h	04:00–12:00	3 h (09:00–12:00)

Upcoming public holidays in Winnipeg

In 50 days
Christmas Day
Fri, Dec 25, 2026
Public
In 57 days
New Year's Day
Fri, Jan 1, 2027
Public
In 102 days
Louis Riel Day
Mon, Feb 15, 2027
PublicRegional

Airports near Winnipeg

Winnipeg / James Armstrong Richardson International Airport YWG7 km straight-line
Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport YXE714 km straight-line
Edmonton International Airport YEG1,194 km straight-line

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Winnipeg observe daylight saving time?: Not any more. Winnipeg's clocks last changed on Sunday 8 March 2026; no change is scheduled in the next 12 months, so Winnipeg stays on UTC-05:00 all year.
What is the time difference between Winnipeg and London?: London is 5 hours ahead of Winnipeg right now. During the year the gap varies between 5 hours and 6 hours, because London changes its clocks for daylight saving time.
When is the next public holiday in Winnipeg?: Christmas Day, on Friday 25 December 2026.
When do working hours in Winnipeg overlap with New York and London?: New York's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Winnipeg's for 8 hours today (09:00–17:00 Winnipeg time); London's 09:00–17:00 overlaps Winnipeg's for 3 hours today (09:00–12:00 Winnipeg time).

Time in other cities, compared with Winnipeg

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