Current Time in Toronto
Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) right now, until 1 November 2026. Clocks go back 1 hour that day.
Toronto time at a glance
- Time zone: America/Toronto (EST / EDT).
- UTC offset now: UTC-4, on daylight saving time.
- Next clock change: 1 November 2026, clocks go back 1 hour.
- Country: Ontario, Canada.
- Longest 9-to-5 overlap among eight hubs: New York, 8 hours.
What time is it in Toronto? EDT (UTC-4), next clock change 1 November 2026, UTC table and working-hours overlap with eight cities.
What time zone is Toronto in?
Toronto is in the America/Toronto time zone. Right now it is on EDT (UTC-4), which is 4 hours behind UTC, until 1 November 2026.
Toronto, Ontario, Canada, switches between EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4). Toronto is currently on daylight saving time.
Does Toronto use daylight saving time?
Yes. Toronto moves between EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4). The next change is on 1 November 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour and Toronto moves to EST.
| Date | What happens | New time zone |
|---|---|---|
| 1 November 2026 | At 2:00 AM clocks go back 1 hour to 1:00 AM | EST (UTC-5) |
| 14 March 2027 | At 2:00 AM clocks go forward 1 hour to 3:00 AM | EDT (UTC-4) |
What is Toronto time in UTC?
Right now Toronto is 4 hours behind UTC, so add 4 hours to Toronto time to get UTC. The offset is UTC-5 on EST and UTC-4 on EDT, so use the column for the date you need.
| Time in Toronto | UTC when Toronto is on EST (UTC-5) | UTC when Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 1:00 AM (+1 day) | 12:00 AM (+1 day) |
| 11:00 PM | 4:00 AM (+1 day) | 3:00 AM (+1 day) |
What is the time difference between Toronto and other major cities?
Toronto is 4 hours behind London and on the same time as New York right now. The longest shared 9 AM to 5 PM window is with New York, at 8 hours.
| City | Gap from Toronto | Shared 9-to-5 window (Toronto time) | Same window in that city |
|---|---|---|---|
| London | 4 hours ahead | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM |
| New York | Same time | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM |
| Dubai | 8 hours ahead | — | — |
| Mumbai | 9 hours 30 minutes ahead | — | — |
| Singapore | 12 hours ahead | — | — |
| Tokyo | 13 hours ahead | — | — |
| Sydney | 15 hours ahead | — | — |
Which time converters include Toronto?
SavvyToolz has 2 converter pages for Toronto, pairing it with London. Each one gives the hour-by-hour table, the gap across daylight saving changes and the best time to call.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What time zone is Toronto in?
- Toronto is in the America/Toronto time zone. Right now it is on EDT (UTC-4), which is 4 hours behind UTC, until 1 November 2026.
- When do the clocks change in Toronto?
- Yes. Toronto moves between EST (UTC-5) and EDT (UTC-4). The next change is on 1 November 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour and Toronto moves to EST.
- Is Toronto ahead of or behind UTC?
- Toronto is 4 hours behind UTC right now (UTC-4), so add 4 hours to Toronto time to get UTC. After 1 November 2026 it is on EST (UTC-5).
- What is the best time to call Toronto from New York?
- Both cities are inside 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Toronto time, which is 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in New York. Toronto is on the same time as New York right now.