Winnipeg
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About Winnipeg
Winnipeg is the capital and largest city of Manitoba, Canada, where the Red and Assiniboine rivers meet. At the 2021 census the city had 749,607 residents and the metropolitan area 834,678, and an estimate for 2025 put the city at 850,260. It is the sixth largest city in Canada. The name comes from Western Cree words for muddy water. The area was a trading centre for Indigenous peoples long before Europeans arrived, and it is the birthplace of the Métis Nation. Daylight saving applies. The clocks move forward on the second Sunday of March and back on the first Sunday of November, switching between UTC-6 and UTC-5. Winnipeg is always 1 hour behind New York.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the UTC offset in Winnipeg?+
Winnipeg is on UTC-6 in January and on UTC-5 in July. The one-hour jump between the two comes from daylight saving time.
How many hours behind New York is Winnipeg?+
Winnipeg is 1 hour behind New York in January and also 1 hour behind in July, since both cities change clocks in the same seasons.
When does Winnipeg switch to daylight saving time?+
The clocks go forward on the second Sunday of March and back on the first Sunday of November.
How many people live in Winnipeg?+
As of 2021, Winnipeg had a city population of 749,607 and a metropolitan population of 834,678. In 2025 the city's estimated population reached 850,260.
Where does the name Winnipeg come from?+
The city is named after the nearby Lake Winnipeg, and the name comes from the Western Cree words for muddy water. Winnipeg is centred on the confluence of the Red and Assiniboine rivers.