Sudbury ER Wait Times

1 emergency department · ON · Live as of 3:46 a.m. EDT

Shortest in Sudbury if you leave now

Avg 3h 24m · 7 waiting

In an emergency, call 911.

Health Sciences North

24/7 · 41 Ramsey Lake Rd

3h 24m

Sudbury ER Wait Forecast

Predicted average ER wait across Sudbury over the next 12 hours, based on ERstat’s model. Use it to time a non-urgent visit for a quieter window.

Sudbury ER Forecast — Next 12 Hours

3h24
7am
3h21
8am
3h19
9am
3h13
10am
2h57
11am
2h50
12pm
2h34
1pm
2h30
2pm
2h29
3pm
2h21
4pm
2h14
5pm
2h9
6pm

Projected from typical wait patterns across Sudbury ERs and the current average wait.

Best Time to Visit an ER in Sudbury

Based on historical wait patterns across Sudbury emergency departments, here is when they tend to be quietest and busiest. Waits are typically longest in the early morning and shortest around midday.

Shortest wait Sundays 1pm avg ~3h 27m
Longest wait Tuesdays 2am avg ~7h 3m

Emergency Rooms in Sudbury

Sudbury has 1 emergency department — 1 open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 1 of 1 currently has live wait time data. Right now, 7 people are waiting across Sudbury emergency departments.

Wait time data for Sudbury is sourced from individual hospital websites and updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes. ERstat displays the estimated time from triage registration to being seen by a physician.

All emergency departments in Sudbury use the Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale (CTAS) to prioritize patients. Patients with more serious conditions are always seen first, regardless of arrival time or displayed wait. A shorter posted wait does not guarantee a shorter visit — it depends on the severity of your condition relative to other patients in the department.

Tips for Visiting an ER in Sudbury

Check wait times on this page before leaving. ERstat updates every 5 minutes and shows all Sudbury ERs sorted from shortest to longest wait. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast chart and a “Best Time to Visit” pattern based on historical data.

If your condition is not life-threatening, consider whether a walk-in clinic, urgent care centre, or pharmacist could help instead. Ontario pharmacists can assess and prescribe for many common conditions with no appointment needed. See what your pharmacist can treat →

Not sure if you need the ER? Call 811 to speak with a registered nurse. Free, confidential, available 24/7.

If you are experiencing a medical emergency — chest pain, difficulty breathing, stroke symptoms, severe bleeding, or loss of consciousness — call 911 immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the shortest ER wait time in Sudbury right now?
The shortest ER wait time in Sudbury right now is at Health Sciences North - Ramsey Lake Health Centre with an estimated wait of 2h 58m. Wait times update every 15 minutes on ERstat.
How many emergency departments are in Sudbury?
Sudbury has 1 emergency department, 1 of which operates 24/7. 1 currently has live wait time data available on ERstat.
How can I check ER wait times in Sudbury?
ERstat tracks live ER wait times for all Sudbury hospitals using data from individual hospital websites. Visit erstat.ca or check this page for current wait times, sorted from shortest to longest. Each hospital page includes a 12-hour forecast and a best time to visit pattern based on historical data.
What is the average ER wait time in Sudbury?
Right now the shortest ER wait in Sudbury is 2h 58m at Health Sciences North - Ramsey Lake Health Centre. The average across Sudbury's reporting emergency departments is about 3h 24m, but waits vary widely — checking the live board and choosing the shortest can save hours. The average shifts through the day; overnight tends to run longer than midday.
Should I go to the ER with the shortest wait time?
Not necessarily. All Canadian emergency departments use triage — patients with more serious conditions are seen first regardless of arrival time. A hospital with a longer posted wait may still see you faster if your condition is urgent. For non-emergencies, consider a walk-in clinic, urgent care, or pharmacist visit instead.
Where does ERstat get Sudbury ER wait time data?
ERstat sources Sudbury wait time data from individual hospital websites. Data updates as frequently as every 15–30 minutes.

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Urgent Care in Ontario

Urgent care treats the broken wrists, infections and stitches an emergency department would make you wait behind more serious cases for. Ontario publishes its urgent care waits, and they are not comparable to an ER wait.

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