Offset
The time difference between Ottawa and Frankfurt am Main is 6 hours.
Ottawa (EDT) is behind Frankfurt am Main (CEST).
EDT: UTC-4
CEST: UTC+2
Both zones are currently observing daylight saving time.
When to schedule
Business-hours overlap: 9 AM–11 AM in Ottawa (3 PM–5 PM in Frankfurt am Main).
Both teams are in working hours during this window on weekdays.
Suggested time: 10:00 AM Ottawa (4:00 PM Frankfurt am Main).
This window may shift by an hour during daylight saving time.
Public holidays in 2026
National public holidays can affect availability — a counterpart is likely off work on their own holidays, so it's worth planning meetings and deadlines around them.
Canada
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Victoria DayMon, May 18
- Canada DayWed, Jul 1
- Labour DayMon, Sep 7
- National Day for Truth and ReconciliationWed, Sep 30
- ThanksgivingMon, Oct 12
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
Germany
- New Year's DayThu, Jan 1
- Good FridayFri, Apr 3
- Easter MondayMon, Apr 6
- Labour DayFri, May 1
- Ascension DayThu, May 14
- Whit MondayMon, May 25
- German Unity DaySat, Oct 3
- Christmas DayFri, Dec 25
- St. Stephen's DaySat, Dec 26
About these zones
Ottawa uses Eastern Time (EST, or EDT). To call Canada, dial +1.
Frankfurt am Main uses Central European Time (CET, or CEST). To call Germany, dial +49.
Frankfurt am Main is approximately 3,700 miles northeast of Ottawa.
Quick reference
Full 24-hour conversion table — tap any time to open it in the converter.
| Ottawa | Frankfurt am Main | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 am | 6:00 am | Same day |
| 1:00 am | 7:00 am | Same day |
| 2:00 am | 8:00 am | Same day |
| 3:00 am | 9:00 am | Same day |
| 4:00 am | 10:00 am | Same day |
| 5:00 am | 11:00 am | Same day |
| 6:00 am | 12:00 pm | Same day |
| 7:00 am | 1:00 pm | Same day |
| 8:00 am | 2:00 pm | Same day |
| 9:00 am | 3:00 pm | Same day |
| 10:00 am | 4:00 pm | Same day |
| 11:00 am | 5:00 pm | Same day |
| 12:00 pm | 6:00 pm | Same day |
| 1:00 pm | 7:00 pm | Same day |
| 2:00 pm | 8:00 pm | Same day |
| 3:00 pm | 9:00 pm | Same day |
| 4:00 pm | 10:00 pm | Same day |
| 5:00 pm | 11:00 pm | Same day |
| 6:00 pm | 12:00 am | +1 day |
| 7:00 pm | 1:00 am | +1 day |
| 8:00 pm | 2:00 am | +1 day |
| 9:00 pm | 3:00 am | +1 day |
| 10:00 pm | 4:00 am | +1 day |
| 11:00 pm | 5:00 am | +1 day |
Daylight saving time
Both zones observe daylight saving time, but they transition on different dates.
Ottawa: next transition on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
Frankfurt am Main: next transition on Sunday, October 25, 2026.
For approximately 7 days between transitions, the offset between Ottawa and Frankfurt am Main differs from its typical value. Recurring meetings during this window will shift by one hour.
See the daylight saving time page for transition dates across every time zone.
Daylight today
- Sunrise
- 5:16 AM
- Sunset
- 8:49 PM
- Day length
- 15h 33m
- Sunrise
- 5:18 AM
- Sunset
- 9:33 PM
- Day length
- 16h 15m
Cities in these zones
Other cities in Eastern Time
Other cities in Central European Time
Browse all cities to see the current local time anywhere.
Airports in these zones
Airports in Eastern Time
- YTZ
- YYZ
- YHU
- YMX
- YUL
- YND
- YOW
- YRO
Airports in Central European Time
- BER
- HAM
- LBC
- MUC
- CGN
- DUS
- FRA
- STR
Related conversions
Common conversions
- What is 9:00 am Ottawa in Frankfurt am Main?
- 9:00 am Ottawa is 3:00 pm Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 12:00 pm Ottawa in Frankfurt am Main?
- 12:00 pm Ottawa is 6:00 pm Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 12:30 pm Ottawa in Frankfurt am Main?
- 12:30 pm Ottawa is 6:30 pm Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 2:00 pm Ottawa in Frankfurt am Main?
- 2:00 pm Ottawa is 8:00 pm Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 5:00 pm Ottawa in Frankfurt am Main?
- 5:00 pm Ottawa is 11:00 pm Frankfurt am Main.
- What is 11:30 pm Ottawa in Frankfurt am Main?
- 11:30 pm Ottawa is 5:30 am Frankfurt am Main, the next day.