Ottawa Vancouver Time Difference

What is the Time Difference Between Ottawa and Vancouver?

Ottawa is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver. Ottawa uses Eastern Time (ET) while Vancouver uses Pacific Time (PT). When it's 12:00 PM in Ottawa, it's 9:00 AM in Vancouver.

Both cities observe daylight saving time on the same schedule, so this 3-hour difference remains constant year-round.

Best Time to Call Vancouver from Ottawa

Best calling time: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Ottawa time. This corresponds to 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM in Vancouver, covering Pacific morning business hours.

Ottawa, Canada's capital, and Vancouver, the largest city in British Columbia, are connected by government and business ties. The 3-hour difference spans Canada's largest provinces. Flights take about 5 hours.

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