Current Time in Toronto
The live local time in Toronto, Canada — Toronto (America/Toronto). Compare it with major cities below, or open the full world clock map.
Time in Toronto
Toronto follows the America/Toronto time zone. Its offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) changes when daylight saving time is in effect, so the live clock above always shows the real local time right now.
Daylight saving: Toronto observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
To plan a call or event across zones, compare Toronto with other cities in the list above, browse every offset on the interactive time zone map, or turn any moment into a shareable code with the Discord timestamp generator.
Toronto quick facts
- Country
- Canada
- Time zone
- America/Toronto
- UTC offset
- UTC−5 (January) / UTC−4 (July)
- Calling code
- +1
- Population (metro area, approx.)
- ≈ 6.4 million
- Coordinates
- 43.65°N, 79.38°W
Best time to call Toronto
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Toronto. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Toronto time.
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in London, it's 4:00 AM–12:00 PM in Toronto. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–12:00 PM Toronto time.
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Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Toronto in?+
Toronto is in the America/Toronto time zone. The live clock shows its current UTC offset, which already accounts for daylight saving where it applies.
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?+
The times shown use the current IANA time zone (America/Toronto), so daylight saving is reflected automatically whenever Canada observes it.
When do the clocks change in Toronto?+
Toronto observes daylight saving time. The clocks next go back one hour (DST ends) on Sunday, November 1, 2026.
What is the best time to call Toronto from New York?+
When it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in New York, it's 9:00 AM–5:00 PM in Toronto. The best window for business calls is roughly 9:00 AM–5:00 PM Toronto time.