Current time in Toronto
Toronto is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−05:00).
Toronto time zone at a glance
- Time zone
- Eastern Standard Time / Eastern Daylight Time
- UTC offset
- UTC−05:00 now (UTC−05:00 standard, UTC−04:00 daylight)
- IANA identifier
- America/Toronto
- Abbreviation
- EST / EDT
- Daylight saving
- Observed, not in effect now
- Next clock change
- Mar 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM (forward 1 hour)
- Country
- Canada
Daylight saving time in Toronto
Toronto observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Mar 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC−05:00 to UTC−04:00).
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Toronto in?
Toronto is on Eastern Standard Time in standard time and Eastern Daylight Time during daylight saving. Its UTC offset is UTC−05:00 right now (UTC−05:00 in standard time, UTC−04:00 in daylight saving time). The IANA time zone identifier is America/Toronto.
What is the time difference between Toronto and other cities?
Right now Toronto is 5 hours behind London, the same time as New York, 13 hours behind Singapore, 5 hours behind UTC. These gaps change when daylight saving starts or ends in either place.
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Toronto observes daylight saving time. Its next change is on Mar 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour (UTC−05:00 to UTC−04:00).
What are 9 AM to 5 PM business hours in Toronto in other time zones?
A 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM working day in Toronto is 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM in London and 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in New York, at the current offsets.
Which other places use Toronto time?
Cities on the same time zone include Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec City.