Current time in
Toronto, Canada
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
America/Toronto · UTC-04:00 · DST in effect
About Toronto, Canada
The local time in Toronto, Canada follows the America/Toronto identifier, at present UTC-04:00 (EDT). Whether you are lining up a meeting or catching a flight, the second-by-second clock above and the conversion table below keep Toronto, Canada time clear at a glance.
Time zone details
- IANA identifier
- America/Toronto
- Abbreviation
- EDT
- UTC offset
- UTC-04:00
- Daylight saving
- In effect
Daylight saving time ends in Toronto, Canada on 1 November 2026, when the clock moves back to UTC-05:00 (EST).
Toronto, Canada vs. major cities
| City | Current time | UTC offset |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto (this zone) | UTC-04:00 | |
| UTC | UTC+00:00 | |
| New York | UTC-04:00 | |
| London | UTC+01:00 | |
| Dubai | UTC+04:00 | |
| Singapore | UTC+08:00 | |
| Sydney | UTC+10:00 |
Featured cities
Same UTC offset
Other zones in Canada
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Toronto, Canada right now? ▾
The current time in Toronto, Canada is shown live at the top of this page, based on the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-04:00).
What is the UTC offset for Toronto, Canada? ▾
Toronto, Canada is currently at UTC-04:00, meaning local time is offset from Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) by that amount.
Does Toronto, Canada observe Daylight Saving Time? ▾
Yes, Toronto, Canada is currently observing Daylight Saving Time (DST).
What time zone identifier does Toronto, Canada use? ▾
Toronto, Canada uses the America/Toronto IANA time zone identifier, the standard reference used by computers and apps worldwide to calculate accurate local time.