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Time Changes, Exact Time and Time Zones

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Record #: BTN1847
Last Full Update: 19 Sep 2022

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Description (Service) This listing covers Daylight Saving Time and Standard Time, how to find exact time, and international time zone charts 
* in Ontario, the legislation that governs daylight saving time is the Time Act, and is the responsibility of the Attorney General 
 
TIME CHANGES: 
* Daylight Saving Time begins second Sunday in March at 2 am (move clock ahead one hour) 
* Standard Time begins first Sunday in November at 2 am (move clock back one hour)  
 
 
EXACT TIME IN CANADA:  
In Canada, official time is determined by the National Research Council's atomic clocks  
* the official time is available online or by calling the telephone talking clock, 613-745-1576  
 
 
TIME AND TIME ZONES AROUND THE WORLD:  
See World Clock Time Zone Chart here
Hours Not applicable
Areas Served Canada ; Not Limited ; Ontario
Eligibility No restrictions
Application No application required
Languages English
Fees None

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Located In Community Canada
Physical Access Not Applicable

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HCSD Main Heading Topic Guides
HCSD Sub Heading Special Topics
Service Categories Time/Temperature/Weather Information Services

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