Standard time applies in Toronto right now, at UTC−5. The next change comes on Sunday, March 14, 2027, when clocks move to UTC−4.
Toronto and your time
Toronto at a glance
| Country | Canada |
|---|---|
| Region | Ontario |
| Time zone | America/Toronto |
| Abbreviation now | EST |
| UTC offset now | UTC−5 |
| Daylight saving time | Starts Mar 14, 2027 |
| Next clock change | Sunday, March 14, 2027 |
| Coordinates | 43.65° N, 79.38° W |
Toronto time zone and clock changes
The America/Toronto rules put Toronto on standard time (UTC−5 (EST)) since Sunday, November 1, 2026. After the change, daylight saving time runs until Sunday, November 7, 2027.
Canada spans 5 offsets. Toronto shares its time with the capital, Ottawa.
Clock changes in Toronto, 2026 and 2027
| Date | Change | New offset |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday, March 8, 2026 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 1, 2026 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
| Sunday, March 14, 2027 | Clocks go forward 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 3:00 AM | UTC−4 |
| Sunday, November 7, 2027 | Clocks go back 1 hour: 2:00 AM becomes 1:00 AM | UTC−5 |
Toronto time compared with major cities
A 9:00 AM start in Toronto is 2:00 PM in London, 1:00 AM (next day) in Sydney and 6:00 AM in Los Angeles.
| City | Time now | Difference now | In January | In July | Shared office hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (United States) | --:-- | Same time | Same time | Same time | 8 h |
| Los Angeles (United States) | --:-- | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 3 h behind | 5 h |
| London (United Kingdom) | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 3 h |
| Paris (France) | --:-- | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 6 h ahead | 2 h |
| Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | --:-- | 9 h ahead | 9 h ahead | 8 h ahead | None |
| Mumbai (India) | --:-- | 10 h 30 min ahead | 10 h 30 min ahead | 9 h 30 min ahead | None |
| Singapore | --:-- | 13 h ahead | 13 h ahead | 12 h ahead | None |
| Tokyo (Japan) | --:-- | 14 h ahead | 14 h ahead | 13 h ahead | None |
| Sydney (Australia) | --:-- | 16 h ahead | 16 h ahead | 14 h ahead | None |
| UTC | --:-- | 5 h ahead | 5 h ahead | 4 h ahead | 3 h |
Some gaps change during the year because Toronto and the other city change clocks on different dates, or only one of them changes at all. The January and July columns show both versions.
Shared office hours counts the time when the clock reads between 9 AM and 5 PM in both cities on the same day.
Sunrise, sunset and day length in Toronto
Today
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| Sunset | --:-- |
| Day length | -- |
| Solar noon | --:-- |
Over the year, daylight in Toronto grows from 8 hours 56 minutes to 15 hours 27 minutes and back, a swing of 6 hours 31 minutes.
Daylight through the year in Toronto
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Day length | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March equinox | March 20 | 7:21 AM | 7:30 PM | 12 h 9 min |
| June solstice | June 21 | 5:36 AM | 9:03 PM | 15 h 27 min |
| September equinox | September 22 | 7:05 AM | 7:15 PM | 12 h 10 min |
| December solstice | December 21 | 7:48 AM | 4:44 PM | 8 h 56 min |
Daylight saving time moves sunrise and sunset 1 hour later by the clock in summer, which is why the latest sunsets fall in the daylight saving months.
Clock time and sun time in Toronto
Toronto lies close to the centre of its time zone, so the sun is highest at about 12:20 PM on standard time and 1:20 PM during daylight saving time, close to clock noon.
Places close to Toronto
All the places listed below keep the same time as Toronto.
| City | Distance | Time now | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan | 22 km (14 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Mississauga | 24 km (15 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Markham | 26 km (16 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Brampton | 31 km (19 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Oakville | 33 km (21 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Milton | 43 km (27 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Burlington | 47 km (29 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
| Oshawa | 51 km (32 mi) | --:-- | Same time |
Same time now, different rules
These places read the same time as Toronto today but follow different rules, so they can drift apart when clocks change.
More cities in Canada
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Tools for time in Toronto
- Convert a time to or from Toronto: pick a date and time and see it in every city on your list.
- Add Toronto to your world clock to keep it next to your own time.
- Find a meeting time that falls inside office hours in Toronto and the other cities you work with.
- Open a full-screen clock for your own time zone.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Toronto in?
Toronto uses the America/Toronto time zone: UTC−5 (EST) in standard time and UTC−4 (EDT) during daylight saving time.
When do the clocks change in Toronto?
The next change is on Sunday, March 14, 2027 at 2:00 AM, when clocks go forward 1 hour to UTC−4. They go back again on Sunday, November 7, 2027.
What is the time difference between Toronto and London?
Toronto is 5 hours behind London for most of the year. From March 14 to March 27 and October 30 to November 7, the gap is 4 hours, because Toronto and London change their clocks on different dates.
Is Toronto on the same time as Ottawa?
Yes. Toronto and Ottawa both use UTC−5 right now.
How long is the longest day in Toronto?
About 15 hours 27 minutes, around the June solstice. The shortest day, around the December solstice, has about 8 hours 56 minutes of daylight.
Time zone rules: IANA tz database, version 2026e. Place names and coordinates: GeoNames. Sunrise and sunset are calculated from the coordinates and can differ by a minute or two from local almanacs.