What time is it in Toronto?
Local time in Toronto, its UTC offset, today's sunrise and sunset, and the difference with other major cities.
· UTC-5 · EST · Canada
| UTC offset | UTC-5 |
|---|---|
| Time zone | America/Toronto (EST) |
| Sunrise | 06:56 AM |
| Sunset | 05:06 PM |
| Solar noon | 12:01 PM |
| Day length | 10 h 10 min |
Daylight saving time
Toronto is currently on standard time. Next change on March 14, 2027, when the offset becomes UTC-4.
Time difference with other cities
| City | Local time | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Same time | |
| Los Angeles | −3 h | |
| Chicago | −1 h | |
| Houston | −1 h | |
| Phoenix | −2 h | |
| Philadelphia | Same time | |
| San Antonio | −1 h | |
| San Diego | −3 h |
Frequently asked questions
Toronto is on EST, that is UTC-5. When it is 12:00 UTC, it is 07:00 AM in Toronto — the clock at the top of this page updates live.
Toronto is on UTC-5. The difference with any other city is in the comparison table above.
Today the sun rises at 06:56 AM and sets at 05:06 PM in Toronto, a day of 10 h 10 min.
Toronto is currently on standard time. Next change on March 14, 2027, when the offset becomes UTC-4.
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