Current time in Toronto
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Tuesday, 1 September 2026
Canada — Eastern Time · UTC−4 · daylight saving active
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What time is it in Toronto?
The current local time in Toronto is — on Tuesday, 1 September 2026. Toronto is on ET — EST (UTC−5) in winter (UTC−4).
Toronto keeps the same clock as New York on Eastern Time, so Ontario markets, TV schedules and sports fixtures line up exactly with the US East Coast. Clocks move forward on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, matching the United States rather than Europe.
Time zone facts
| Time zone | ET — EST (UTC−5) in winter, EDT (UTC−4) in summer |
| Current offset | UTC−4 |
| Daylight saving | Currently active (summer time) |
| Next clock change | Sunday, 1 November 2026 |
| IANA zone | America/Toronto |
Sunrise and sunset today
| Sunrise | 06:42 |
| Sunset | 19:55 |
| Day length | 13 h 13 m |
| Solar noon | 13:19 |
Good to know
- Ontario is split: Toronto and Ottawa are Eastern, while Thunder Bay's west and parts of the northwest sit on Central Time.
- Toronto is 5 hours behind London in winter, but for two weeks in March the gap is 4 hours because North America changes clocks earlier.
- Winter sunsets in Toronto come before 5pm in December, and after 9pm in late June.
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Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Toronto right now?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Toronto, updated every second from your device clock and the America/Toronto time zone. ET — EST (UTC−5) in winter, EDT (UTC−4) in summer.
Does Toronto use daylight saving time?
Yes. Toronto changes its clocks twice a year, so the UTC offset shifts by an hour. This page shows whether daylight saving is active right now and the date of the next change.
What is the time difference between Toronto and me?
The comparison table on this page converts the current time in Toronto into your own local time and into the main cities people schedule with.
When does the sun rise and set in Toronto?
Today's sunrise, sunset and day length are calculated on this page from the local coordinates — no account or location permission needed.
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