Current Time in Toronto, Canada

Toronto uses the EDT time zone (UTC-04:00). Daylight saving time is observed and currently in effect.

16:55:36
Sunday, May 10, 2026
EDT · UTC-04:00

About Toronto

Time zone
America/Toronto
UTC offset
UTC-04:00
Country
Canada
Capital
Ottawa
Population
2,794,356
Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD)
Dial code
+1
Coordinates
43.65, -79.38
From capital
2350 km from Ottawa

Daylight saving time in Toronto

Observes DST
Yes
Currently in DST
Yes
Next fall back
2026-11-01
Offset shifts UTC-04:00 → UTC-05:00 on that date.

Sun in Toronto today

Sunrise
05:59
Solar noon
13:15
Sunset
20:30
Daylight
14h 31m
Yesterday
Rise
06:00
Set
20:29
Length
14h 29m
Today
Rise
05:59
Set
20:30
Length
14h 31m
Tomorrow
Rise
05:58
Set
20:32
Length
14h 33m

Today is 2 minutes longer than yesterday.

Distance and time difference from Toronto

CityDistanceTime difference
New York550 kmsame time
Los Angeles3490 km-3h
London5710 km+5h
Paris6000 km+6h
Berlin6480 km+6h
São Paulo8190 km+1h
Cairo9210 km+7h
Tokyo10350 km+13h
Dubai11070 km+8h
Mumbai12490 km+9.5h
Singapore15000 km+12h
Sydney15570 km+14h

Other cities in Canada

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Frequently asked questions about time in Toronto

What is the current time in Toronto, Canada?+
Toronto is in the America/Toronto timezone (EDT), which is UTC-04:00 from UTC. The live clock on this page shows the exact current local time in Toronto, Canada.
What timezone is Toronto in?+
Toronto, Canada uses the America/Toronto timezone, abbreviated EDT. The current UTC offset is UTC-04:00.
What is the time difference between Toronto and UTC?+
Toronto is UTC-04:00 from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). If daylight saving time is in effect, the offset can shift by one hour relative to standard time.
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?+
Yes, Toronto observes daylight saving time. The local clock shifts forward by one hour in spring and back by one hour in autumn. The current UTC offset on this page accounts for any active DST.
What is the IANA time zone identifier for Toronto?+
The IANA time zone identifier for Toronto is "America/Toronto". This is the canonical identifier used by most software libraries and operating systems to handle dates, times, and daylight saving transitions accurately.
What is the time difference between Toronto and New York?+
The time difference between Toronto and New York City depends on whether either side is observing daylight saving time. See the "Distance and time difference" table on this page for the live offset, plus the same calculation against London, Tokyo, Dubai, Sydney and other global cities.

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