Current local time in Toronto
Toronto, Canada, uses the America/Toronto time zone (Eastern Standard Time / Eastern Daylight Time). Clocks change 2 times in 2026. Below: the live clock, exact clock-change dates, sunrise and sunset, and the best times to call other cities.
- Time zone
- Eastern Daylight TimeEDT
- UTC offset now
- UTC−4
- Daylight saving
- Next change Sunday, November 1, 2026: UTC−4 → UTC−5
- Dialing code
- +1
The time zone, at a glance.
Toronto follows America/Toronto. There are 2 clock changes scheduled in 2026 under the current time zone rules. For an appointment, use the date of the event: another city can change its clocks even when this one does not.
Offsets shown at local noon on the 15th of each month, 2026. Exact transition instants are listed below.
When do the clocks change?
2026
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC−5 → UTC−42026-03-08 07:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC−4 → UTC−52026-11-01 06:00 UTC2027
01:59 is followed by 03:00 one minute later.
Some local times are skipped.UTC−5 → UTC−42027-03-14 07:00 UTC01:59 is followed by 01:00 one minute later.
Some local times occur twice. Choose the occurrence when converting.UTC−4 → UTC−52027-11-07 06:00 UTCFuture dates reflect the time zone database available at build time (2026-10-22), not a promise that governments will leave the rules unchanged. See the international clock-change calendar →
How the light changes in Toronto.
Of these monthly samples, Jun has the most daylight (15h 26m) and Dec the least (8h 57m).
| Date in 2026 | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 7:47 AM | 5:06 PM | 9h 19m | UTC−5 |
| Feb 15 | 7:15 AM | 5:47 PM | 10h 32m | UTC−5 |
| Mar 15 | 7:29 AM | 7:23 PM | 11h 54m | UTC−4 |
| Apr 15 | 6:34 AM | 8:01 PM | 13h 26m | UTC−4 |
| May 15 | 5:52 AM | 8:36 PM | 14h 44m | UTC−4 |
| Jun 15 | 5:35 AM | 9:00 PM | 15h 26m | UTC−4 |
| Jul 15 | 5:49 AM | 8:56 PM | 15h 7m | UTC−4 |
| Aug 15 | 6:22 AM | 8:21 PM | 13h 59m | UTC−4 |
| Sep 15 | 6:56 AM | 7:27 PM | 12h 31m | UTC−4 |
| Oct 15 | 7:31 AM | 6:34 PM | 11h 2m | UTC−4 |
| Nov 15 | 7:11 AM | 4:52 PM | 9h 40m | UTC−5 |
| Dec 15 | 7:44 AM | 4:41 PM | 8h 57m | UTC−5 |
Local civil times; a jump in sunrise on the clock can reflect daylight saving, not an abrupt change in the Sun’s movement.
Compare Toronto with your world.
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Best times to call from Toronto
One-hour calls on Thursday, October 22, 2026, preferring 9 am – 5 pm on both sides. Times are Toronto time unless marked.
| Calling | Difference | Best one-hour window | Fit |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | the same time as | 9:00 AM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| London | 5 hours ahead | 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (2:00 PM–5:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Tokyo | 13 hours ahead | 8:00 PM–9:00 PM (9:00 AM–10:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | 12:00 PM–5:00 PM (9:00 AM–2:00 PM there) | Working hours for both |
| Sydney | 15 hours ahead | 4:00 PM–5:00 PM (7:00 AM–8:00 AM there) | Early or late for someone |
| Dubai | 8 hours ahead | 7:00 AM–1:00 PM (3:00 PM–9:00 PM there) | Early or late for someone |
Calculated for the date above; differences can change around clock-change dates. Public holidays and personal schedules are not included.
Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Canada, when offices and banks are often closed. Regional holidays are not listed.
- Fri, Dec 25, 2026 · Christmas Day
- Fri, Jan 1, 2027 · New Year's Day
- Fri, Mar 26, 2027 · Good Friday
- Thu, Jul 1, 2027 · Canada Day
- Mon, Sep 6, 2027 · Labour Day
- Sat, Dec 25, 2027 · Christmas Day
Airports serving Toronto
Flight times are published in each airport’s local time. Airports with scheduled service within 80 km; straight-line distance from the city center.
- YTZ Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport · 3 km
- YYZ Toronto Pearson International Airport · 20 km
- YCM Niagara District Airport · 54 km
- YHM John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport · 69 km
Places that share Toronto’s clock
These places use the same America/Toronto rules, so their time always matches Toronto, including clock changes.
- Ottawa
- Hamilton
- Kitchener
- Oshawa
- London
- Barrie
- Sudbury
- Sarnia
- Kingston
- Peterborough
- Cornwall
- North Bay
- Belleville
- Timmins
- Orillia
- Orangeville
- Brockville
- Owen Sound
- Kapuskasing
- Parry Sound
Also on UTC−4 today
Countries with places on the same offset on 2026-10-22. Their clocks match Toronto today but may differ after a clock change.
- United States of America
- Venezuela
- Cuba
- Bolivia
- Brazil
- Haiti
- Dominican Republic
- Puerto Rico
- Guyana
- The Bahamas
- France
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Curacao
- Barbados
- Aruba
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- United States Virgin Islands
- Grenada
Questions about time in Toronto
What time zone is Toronto in?
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks go forward on Sunday, March 8, 2026 and go back on Sunday, November 1, 2026. The next change is on Sunday, November 1, 2026, from UTC−4 to UTC−5.
What is the time difference between Toronto and other major cities?
On Thursday, October 22, 2026: New York is on the same time; London is 5 hours ahead of Toronto; Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Toronto; Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Toronto; Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Toronto; Dubai is 8 hours ahead of Toronto.
How do I call Toronto from abroad?
Dial your international access code (or + on a mobile), then +1, then the local number without its leading trunk zero where one is used. Check the best calling windows above before you dial.
What these numbers can—and cannot—tell you.
The live clock converts your device’s time with your browser’s IANA-based time zone data. It does not independently synchronize your clock. The solar calculations use SunCalc with representative city-center coordinates; civil sunrise and sunset are approximate horizon events, not weather forecasts.
Our date-aware calculations are more useful than treating Toronto as a permanently fixed abbreviation. For calendar software, use America/Toronto. For a one-off invitation, include the full date and a shared conversion link. Read the methodology and data limitations.