Current Time in Toronto, Canada
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Tuesday, November 3, 2026
ESTUTC-5
Toronto time zone
Time Zone
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
IANA: America/Toronto
UTC Offset
UTC-5
Daylight Saving Time
Not in effect
Starts Mar 14, 2027
Coordinates
43.71° N, 79.40° W
Sunrise
6:56 AM
Sunset
5:05 PM
Sun times for Nov 3, 2026 (local date) · 10 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
Time Difference
| Compared with | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Toronto to New York | Same time | |
| Toronto to London | +5 hours | |
| Toronto to Dubai | +9 hours | |
| Toronto to New Delhi | +10 hours 30 minutes | |
| Toronto to Tokyo | +14 hours |
Positive values mean the other city is ahead of Toronto. Differences update automatically when daylight saving time changes.
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About time in Toronto
What time zone is Toronto in?
Toronto is on Eastern Time (IANA time zone America/Toronto). It uses Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC-5) as standard time and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-4) during daylight saving time.
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, daylight saving time starts on Sunday, March 8, 2026, when clocks go forward 1 hour at 2:00 AM, and ends on Sunday, November 1, 2026, when clocks go back 1 hour at 2:00 AM.
What is the time difference between Toronto and New York?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, New York and Toronto are on the same time. The difference can change when either city switches to or from daylight saving time.
What time is sunrise and sunset in Toronto?
On Tuesday, November 3, 2026, the sun rises at 6:56 AM and sets at 5:05 PM local time, giving 10 hours 9 minutes of daylight.
Is all of Canada on the same time as Toronto?
No. Canada has more than one time zone, so local time depends on the region. Toronto follows Eastern Time.