Updated Dec 2025

Current Time in Toronto, Canada

Name: Toronto
Address: Toronto, Canada

Check the current local time in Toronto, Canada. Toronto uses the America/Toronto time zone, with EST (UTC -5:00) during standard time and EDT (UTC -4:00) during daylight saving time.

Sunrise today

5:49 PM

Sunset today

8:59 AM

Day length

15h 9m

Population

2.7 M

Coordinates: 43.6532° N, -79.3832° E · Elevation: 76 m · Sun data calculated for today, July 14, 2026

Toronto, Canada — Live Clock

2:01:34 AM

EDT Live timezone

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

DST ends: November 1, 2026

Toronto Time Zone

Time Zone

America/Toronto

Toronto, Canada

Current zone: EDT

Source: IANA Time Zone Database

Standard Time

EST

UTC -5:00

Used outside daylight saving time

Daylight Time

EDT

UTC -4:00

Observed during daylight saving time

Next DST Change

DST ends

November 1, 2026

Based on Second Sunday in March / First Sunday in November

This city’s business rhythm

Toronto — Eastern Time, Canadian financial capital

Toronto runs on Eastern Time (EST/EDT) — same offset as New York and Montreal. TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) trading runs 9:30 AM - 4 PM ET, mirroring the NYSE. Toronto anchors Canadian financial services and is on the same clock as major US East Coast business partners. Business hours 9 AM - 5 PM ET.

Regional context

Timezones across North America

North America runs five continental-US timezones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, Pacific, Alaskan) plus Newfoundland (a 30-minute offset from Atlantic Time — one of the few 30-minute timezones outside Asia). DST is nearly universal (except Arizona, Hawaii, most of Saskatchewan) and runs March → November. Business scheduling defaults to Eastern for multi-office US corporations regardless of headquarters.

About Toronto Time: EST & EDT

Toronto is located in Canada and uses the America/Toronto time zone. For anyone coordinating calls or meetings internationally, the key question is rarely "what time is it" — it's which hours in Toronto overlap with your own working day. Use the world clock comparison further down the page to see at a glance how Toronto aligns with other major cities.

Scheduling tip: Always reference a city name in calendar invites rather than a fixed UTC offset. Calendar apps like Google Calendar and Outlook will automatically adjust for any clock changes on both ends, so your meeting stays at the intended local time for everyone involved.

Toronto vs Major Cities

UTC UTC -4:00

--:-- 4 hours behind

London UTC +1:00

--:-- 5 hours behind

New York UTC -4:00

--:-- same time

Singapore UTC +8:00

--:-- 12 hours behind

Dubai UTC +4:00

--:-- 8 hours behind

Tokyo UTC +9:00

--:-- 13 hours behind

Mumbai UTC +5:30

--:-- 9 hours and 30 minutes behind

Toronto Stock Exchange Hours

Local Exchange

TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)

CAD

Regular session (Toronto local time): 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Largest exchange in Canada, with strong representation in mining and energy.

Daylight Saving Time

Clocks change in Toronto in 110 days

DST ends on November 1, 2026. Clocks fall back — sunrise and sunset shift one hour earlier in Toronto.

Other Cities in America/Toronto

These cities share the same time zone as Toronto — when it's 2:01:34 AM here, it's the same local time there.

Montreal Canada Ottawa Canada Quebec City Canada

Other Cities in Canada

Major cities in Canada — some may be in a different time zone than Toronto if the country spans multiple zones.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about Toronto time

What time is it in Toronto right now?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the exact current local time in Toronto, Canada, updated every second. Right now, Toronto is on EDT with a UTC offset of UTC -4:00. The time updates automatically — no need to refresh the page.

What timezone is Toronto in?

Toronto uses the America/Toronto timezone. Standard time is EST (UTC -5:00). During daylight saving time it switches to EDT (UTC -4:00). Currently Toronto is on EDT (UTC -4:00). The live clock above reflects whichever timezone is active right now.

How many hours ahead or behind is Toronto?

Toronto is currently UTC -4:00 from UTC. This offset can shift by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends — always check the live clock above for the current difference.

Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Toronto observes daylight saving time, switching between EST (UTC -5:00) and EDT (UTC -4:00) each year. Clocks advance on Second Sunday in March and fall back on First Sunday in November. Right now Toronto is using EDT.

Is Toronto on EST or EDT right now?

Right now Toronto is using EDT (UTC -4:00). It switches to EDT in summer and back to EST in winter. The timezone badge in the live clock above updates automatically when clocks change — no need to check a calendar.

What is the best time to call Toronto from New York?

The best call window from New York to Toronto depends on the current offset. Toronto is currently UTC -4:00 from UTC. Aim for a time when both cities are comfortably within 9:00 AM–5:00 PM — use the time difference table on this page to find the current gap.