Current Time in Toronto
Toronto operates on Eastern Time — EST (UTC-5) in winter and EDT (UTC-4) during summer. Toronto is in the same timezone as New York City.
Toronto
08:55:36 AM
Thu, May 21, 2026
America/Toronto
EDT
GMT-4
Yes
Time Conversion Table
| City | Current Time | Offset | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York | 08:55:36 AM | GMT-4 | +0h |
| Chicago | 07:55:36 AM | GMT-5 | -1h |
| Denver | 06:55:36 AM | GMT-6 | -2h |
| Los Angeles | 05:55:36 AM | GMT-7 | -3h |
| London | 01:55:36 PM | GMT+1 | +5h |
| Berlin | 02:55:36 PM | GMT+2 | +6h |
| Dubai | 04:55:36 PM | GMT+4 | +8h |
| Mumbai | 06:25:36 PM | GMT+5:30 | +9h 30m |
| Singapore | 08:55:36 PM | GMT+8 | +12h |
| Tokyo | 09:55:36 PM | GMT+9 | +13h |
| Sydney | 10:55:36 PM | GMT+10 | +14h |
| Auckland | 12:55:36 AM | GMT+12 | +16h |
Use Cases
Coordinate with Canadian teams
Track TSX trading hours
Schedule cross-border US-Canada meetings
Plan travel to Ontario
Tips
Toronto is in the same timezone as New York
EST is UTC-5, EDT is UTC-4
Canada spans 6 timezones
Canadian Thanksgiving is different from US Thanksgiving
FAQ
What timezone is Toronto in?
Toronto uses EST (UTC-5) in winter and EDT (UTC-4) from March to November, same as New York.
Is Toronto in the same timezone as New York?
Yes. Both cities use Eastern Time and observe DST on the same dates.
What is the time difference between Toronto and Vancouver?
Toronto is 3 hours ahead of Vancouver. Vancouver uses Pacific Time.
Does Toronto observe DST?
Yes. Toronto switches to EDT on the second Sunday of March and back to EST on the first Sunday of November.