Current Time in Winnipeg, Canada
Live local time in Winnipeg with its UTC offset, daylight saving status and the time difference from your location.
Winnipeg America/Winnipeg
About time in Winnipeg
Winnipeg uses Central Time (UTC−5) all year. Winnipeg does not use daylight saving time any more. Its last clock change was on Sunday, March 8, 2026, and the offset has stayed the same since.
Manitoba stopped changing its clocks in 2026. Winnipeg does not move back on November 1, 2026 and stays on UTC−5 all year, so it shows the same time as Chicago in summer and as New York in winter.
Winnipeg is on UTC−5 all year. Manitoba stopped changing its clocks in 2026, so the city did not fall back on November 1. In winter Winnipeg now shows the same time as Toronto and New York and is one hour ahead of Chicago. From March to November it matches Chicago, and New York is one hour ahead. Regina, next door in Saskatchewan, is one hour behind Winnipeg all year.
The new rule moves the winter sun later on the clock. Winnipeg's shortest day, December 21, 2026, now has sunrise near 9:24 a.m. and sunset near 5:29 p.m., both an hour later than the old winter time would have shown. Summer is unchanged, with sunset near 9:40 p.m. in late June. Manitoba calls the new time Manitoba Standard Time (MBT), but phones and calendars may still show CDT, EST or just GMT−5. Writing UTC−5 next to a meeting time avoids the mix-up.
When do the clocks change in Winnipeg?
Daylight saving dates for 2026 and 2027, taken from the IANA time zone database. Times are local time in Winnipeg.
| Date | Clock change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | 02:00 → 03:00 · forward 1 hour | UTC−5 |
Other countries change on other dates, so the gap to Winnipeg can move for a week or more. See when the clocks change around the world and what happens to recurring meetings.
Time difference between Winnipeg and other cities
The table below is calculated live from your browser's time zone data, so it already includes today's daylight saving rules.
| City | Time there now | Compared with Winnipeg |
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Sunrise and sunset in Winnipeg
Local times in Winnipeg, calculated for its coordinates (49.9° N, 97.14° W). They can differ by a minute or two from official tables.
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Today | |||
| March equinox (Mar 20, 2026) | 07:31 | 19:40 | 12h 09m |
| June solstice (Jun 21, 2026) | 05:19 | 21:40 | 16h 21m |
| September equinox (Sep 22, 2026) | 07:14 | 19:27 | 12h 13m |
| December solstice (Dec 21, 2026) | 09:24 | 17:29 | 8h 05m |
Working hours in Winnipeg converted to UTC
| Local time in Winnipeg | UTC (standard time) |
|---|---|
| 09:00 | 14:00 |
| 12:00 | 17:00 |
| 17:00 | 22:00 |
Frequently asked questions about time in Winnipeg
When do the clocks change in Winnipeg in 2026?
In 2026, clocks in Winnipeg go forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 8 at 02:00 (local time).
What time zone is Winnipeg in?
Winnipeg is in the Central Time zone (America/Winnipeg). Its standard UTC offset is UTC−5.
Does Winnipeg observe daylight saving time?
No. Winnipeg stays on UTC−5 all year, so its time difference to cities that do change their clocks shifts by one hour whenever they switch.
When is the longest day of the year in Winnipeg?
Around Jun 21, at the June solstice. The sun rises at 05:19 and sets at 21:40 local time, about 16h 21m of daylight. The shortest day is around Dec 21, with about 8h 05m.
What does a 09:00–17:00 working day in Winnipeg look like in UTC?
A 09:00–17:00 working day in Winnipeg is 14:00–22:00 UTC in standard time.