Current Time in Toronto, Canada Right Now
Live Toronto time clock showing the exact time in Toronto right now. Check what time is it in Toronto, Canada with EST/EDT timezone information and time converter.
The current time in Toronto, Canada right now is shown in the live clock above. Toronto time is in the America/Toronto timezone (abbreviated as EST), which changes to EDT during daylight saving time from Second Sunday in March to First Sunday in November. The exact time in Toronto right now is displayed with hours, minutes, and seconds, updating every second. Toronto is UTC -5:00 from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). Use this page to check what time is it in Toronto at any moment, convert Toronto time to your timezone, or plan calls and meetings with people in Toronto, Canada.
Toronto Timezone Information - EST/EDT
Complete timezone details for Toronto, Canada
Timezone
EST
America/Toronto
Switches to EDT during DST
Location
Toronto
Canada
EST Time Zone
Daylight Saving
Starts: Second Sunday in March
Ends: First Sunday in November
Changes to EDT
Business Hours
9 AM - 5 PM
EST time
Monday to Friday
Frequently Asked Questions About Toronto Time
Common questions about Toronto current time, timezone, and daylight saving
What time is it in Toronto right now?
The current time in Toronto, Canada right now is displayed in the live clock at the top of this page. Toronto operates in the America/Toronto timezone (EST) with a UTC offset of UTC -5:00. During daylight saving time (Second Sunday in March to First Sunday in November), the timezone changes to EDT and the UTC offset adjusts accordingly. The time in Toronto is updated every second to show you the exact current time.
What timezone is Toronto in?
Toronto is in the America/Toronto timezone, abbreviated as EST. This timezone has a standard UTC offset of UTC -5:00. During summer months (Second Sunday in March to First Sunday in November), Toronto switches to EDT for daylight saving time. The EST timezone is used across Canada in the Toronto region.
How many hours ahead or behind is Toronto?
Toronto is UTC -5:00 from UTC (Coordinated Universal Time). The exact time difference between Toronto and your location is shown in the "Time Difference" card above. This time difference varies depending on your timezone and whether daylight saving time is currently active in either location. To calculate the time difference between Toronto and any other city, use our timezone converter tool.
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Yes, Toronto observes daylight saving time. The clocks move forward by 1 hour on Second Sunday in March and move back on First Sunday in November. During daylight saving time, Toronto uses EDT instead of EST. This means the UTC offset changes during summer months. When daylight saving is active, Toronto is one hour ahead of its standard time.
Is Toronto in EST or EDT right now?
Check the live clock above to see which timezone Toronto is currently using. Toronto switches between EST (standard time) and EDT (daylight saving time) twice a year. The timezone abbreviation shown below the clock indicates whether Toronto is currently in EST or EDT. Clocks move forward on Second Sunday in March and move back on First Sunday in November.
What's the best time to call someone in Toronto?
For business calls to Toronto, aim for 9 AM to 5 PM EST time (Monday to Friday). To find the best time to call Toronto from your timezone, use our best time to call calculator. This tool accounts for the time difference between your location and Toronto, and shows you times that work for both timezones during business hours.
How do I convert Toronto time to my timezone?
To convert Toronto time to your timezone, use our timezone converter tool. Simply select Toronto as the source city and your location as the destination city. The converter automatically accounts for daylight saving time changes in both locations and provides accurate time conversions. You can also see the current time difference between Toronto and your location in the "Time Difference" section above.
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