Toronto observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
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EST · UTC-5
Toronto Time Zone: EST/EDT and UTC-5
Toronto operates on EST/EDT (UTC-5), placing it behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by 5 hours. The IANA timezone identifier is America/Toronto.
Toronto observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months. This means the time difference between Toronto and cities that do observe daylight saving time will shift by one hour seasonally.
For scheduling calls with Toronto, useful reference points: Toronto is 5 hours behind London on GMT and the same time New York on EST. During US daylight saving time the difference with New York shifts by one hour.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is it in Toronto right now?
Toronto follows EST/EDT (UTC-5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Toronto, updated every second.
What time zone is Toronto in?
Toronto is in EST/EDT (UTC-5). The IANA timezone identifier is America/Toronto.
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Toronto observes daylight saving time. The UTC offset shifts by one hour during summer months.
What is the time difference between Toronto and London?
Toronto (EST, UTC-5) is 5 hours behind London (during GMT, UTC+0).
What is the time difference between Toronto and New York?
Toronto (EST, UTC-5) is the same time New York (during EDT, UTC−4).