What time is it in Toronto right now?

The current time in Toronto, Canada is 09:27:55 AM (EDT), which is UTC-4.

What time zone is Toronto in?

Toronto uses the America/Toronto time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated EDT, UTC-4.

Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Toronto observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.

What is the UTC offset in Toronto?

Toronto is currently UTC-4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).

Local Time in Toronto, Canada

21°C / 70°F · Overcast

Currently business hoursDaylight Saving Time activeDST ends Nov 1

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IANA Zone: America/Toronto
Country: Canada
Continent: North America

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Local Vibe

Toronto is the most populous city in Canada and the capital city of the Canadian province of Ontario. It is located on a harbour at the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. The city is the fourth-most populous city in North America, behind Mexico City, New York City, and Los Angeles, with a census population of 2,794,356 as of 2021. The Greater Toronto Area (GTA) is constituted of Toronto proper and four surrounding regions, Peel, York, Durham, and Halton, and has a population of 6,712,341, while the Toronto census metropolitan area (CMA), with a somewhat different definition, has a population of 7,106,379. Toronto is an international centre of business, finance, arts, sports, and culture, and is recognized as one of the most multicultural and cosmopolitan cities in the world.

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Toronto vs. major world hubs

Sydney
-14 hours
Tokyo
-13 hours
Singapore
-12 hours
Hong Kong
-12 hours
Shanghai
-12 hours
Mumbai
-9.5 hours
Dubai
-8 hours
Cairo
-7 hours
Istanbul
-7 hours
Moscow
-7 hours
Paris
-6 hours
Johannesburg
-6 hours
London
-5 hours
Lagos
-5 hours
UTC
-4 hours
Sao Paulo
-1 hour
Toronto
0
New York
0
Chicago
+1 hour
Los Angeles
+3 hours

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time is it in Toronto right now?: The current time in Toronto, Canada is 09:27:55 AM (EDT), which is UTC-4.
What time zone is Toronto in?: Toronto uses the America/Toronto time zone (IANA identifier), currently abbreviated EDT, UTC-4.
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Toronto observes daylight saving time, and is currently in daylight saving time. The next change is on November 1, 2026.
What is the UTC offset in Toronto?: Toronto is currently UTC-4 relative to Coordinated Universal Time (UTC).