Current local time in Toronto, Canada
EDT · UTC-04:00 · Eastern Daylight Time
About Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada uses the Eastern Daylight Time time zone (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04:00. Population: about 2,600,000.
| Country: | Canada |
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| State / region: | Ontario |
| Coordinates: | 43°42′N / 79°25′W |
| Population: | 2,600,000 |
| Currency: | Canadian dollar (CAD) |
| Languages: | English, French |
| Country calling code: | +1 |
Time zone in Toronto
| IANA time zone: | America/Toronto |
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| Time zone name: | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Current UTC offset: | UTC-04:00 |
| UTC time now: | |
| Zones in Canada: | 23 — see all |
Daylight saving time
Toronto is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
| Next clock change: | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
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| Local time jumps: | from 02:00 to 01:00 (back 60 minutes) |
| New offset: | UTC-05:00 (EST) |
Sunrise and sunset in Toronto today
| Sunrise: | 07:39 |
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| Sunset: | 18:24 |
| Solar noon: | 13:02 |
| Day length: | 10h 45m |
| Civil twilight: | 07:10 – 18:53 |
Calculated for 2026-10-21 at the city’s coordinates using PHP’s solar position algorithm; times are local (EDT) and approximate to about a minute.
Time difference from Toronto
- London−5 hToronto is 5 hours behind London
- New YorkSame timeToronto is on the same time
- Abuja−5 hToronto is 5 hours behind Abuja
Frequently asked questions about Toronto time
What time zone is Toronto in?
Toronto uses the IANA time zone America/Toronto (Eastern Daylight Time). The current offset is UTC-04:00.
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Toronto is currently on daylight saving time. Clocks go back 1 hour on Sunday, 1 November 2026, to UTC-05:00.
What is the time difference between Toronto and London?
Right now Toronto is 5 hours behind London. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.
What is the time difference between Toronto and New York?
Right now Toronto and New York are on the same time. The difference can change when either place changes its clocks; use the comparison tool for a specific date.