Current time in Toronto, Canada

Toronto follows Eastern Time (ET). Note: Toronto shares the same time zone as New York and Miami.

Quick facts:

• Time zone: Eastern Time (ET)
• Standard time: EST (UTC −5:00)
• Summer time: EDT (UTC −4:00)
• Daylight Saving: Observed
• IANA zone: America/Toronto

Time difference from Toronto:

• Toronto ↔ Sydney: Sydney is usually 14–16 hours ahead (depending on DST in both cities)
• Toronto ↔ Auckland: Auckland is usually 16–18 hours ahead
• Toronto ↔ Los Angeles: LA is 3 hours behind
• Toronto ↔ Chicago: Chicago is 1 hour behind
• Toronto ↔ London: London is usually 5 hours ahead (sometimes 4 during DST transition weeks)

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Toronto use Daylight Saving Time?
Yes. Toronto switches between EST (UTC −5) and EDT (UTC −4).

What time zone is Toronto in?
Eastern Time (ET).

Is Toronto the same time as New York?
Yes. New York City and Toronto both follow Eastern Time.