Current Local Time in Toronto
Toronto, Canada (EST)
Saturday, January 24, 2026
Toronto follows Eastern Time (ET). The city observes Daylight Saving Time, switching between EST (UTC−5) and EDT (UTC−4).
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⏰Time Zone Facts
America/TorontoData: IANA Time Zone Database
🏢Business Hours in Toronto
💡TSX: 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM ET
☀️Climate
Humid continental with warm humid summers (20-27°C) and cold snowy winters (-7 to 0°C). Four distinct seasons.
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📍About Toronto Time Zone
Toronto is located in the America/Toronto time zone (UTC-5). As a major metropolitan city in Canada, Toronto serves as an important hub for business, tourism, and international communication. The local time in Toronto is same time as New York.
When planning calls or meetings with Toronto, consider that standard business hours are typically Standard business hours 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Shops typically 10:00 AM to 9:00 PM. Banks 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. Tim Hortons often 24 hours. local time. Toronto observes Daylight Saving Time, which means the time difference with other locations may vary by one hour depending on the season.
Toronto has a population of approximately 2.9M (6.5M in the metro area). The local currency is the Canadian Dollar (C$). To call Toronto from abroad, use the country code +1 416/647. The primary language spoken is English, French.
For travelers and remote workers coordinating across time zones, Toronto time is same time as New York, and 5 hours behind London. This makes Toronto ideal for coordinating with North and South American partners. Use our Meeting Planner to find the best overlap times.
Quick Facts: Toronto Time
- • Time Zone: America/Toronto (UTC-5)
- • Daylight Saving: Observed
- • Country: Canada (CA)
- • Coordinates: 43.65°, -79.38°
- • Calling Code: +1 416/647