Daylight saving in Toronto
Toronto is on daylight saving time now (EDT, UTC−4). The next change is on Sunday 1 November 2026 at 1 AM local time, when clocks go back to EST (UTC−5).
- Sunday 8 March 2026: EST → EDT
- Sunday 1 November 2026: EDT → EST(next)
- Sunday 14 March 2027: EST → EDT
- Sunday 7 November 2027: EDT → EST
Toronto compared with other cities right now
Same time as Toronto right now: New York, Atlanta, Boston, Miami.
| City | Difference |
|---|---|
| New York | Same time |
| Los Angeles | 3 h behind |
| Chicago | 1 h behind |
| London | 5 h ahead |
| Dubai | 8 h ahead |
| India | 9 h 30 m ahead |
| Singapore | 12 h ahead |
| Sydney | 15 h ahead |
| Tokyo | 13 h ahead |
| Berlin | 6 h ahead |
| Paris | 6 h ahead |
| Hong Kong | 12 h ahead |
| San Francisco | 3 h behind |
| Dallas | 1 h behind |
| Riyadh | 7 h ahead |
| Karachi | 9 h ahead |
| Manila | 12 h ahead |
| Melbourne | 15 h ahead |
| Auckland | 17 h ahead |
| Atlanta | Same time |
| Vancouver | 3 h behind |
| Seattle | 3 h behind |
| Boston | Same time |
| Delhi | 9 h 30 m ahead |
| Denver | 2 h behind |
| Miami | Same time |
| Mumbai | 9 h 30 m ahead |
Questions about time in Toronto
What time zone is Toronto in?
Toronto uses Eastern Time (IANA zone America/Toronto). Right now that is EDT, UTC−4.
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Daylight saving is in effect now. The next change is on Sunday 1 November 2026, when clocks go back one hour (EDT UTC−4 → EST UTC−5).
How do I convert a time in Toronto to my time?
Type it in the box on this page, like “3 PM Toronto Friday”. MeetETA shows it in your own time zone, using the correct offset for that date even across a daylight saving change.