Current Time in Toronto, Canada

Time Zone Information

Time Zone

EST

IANA Identifier

America/Toronto

UTC Offset

UTC−5

Country

Canada (CA)

Location Details

Coordinates

43.6532°, -79.3832°

Population

2.8M

Nearby Airports

• Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) — 27 km

Nearby Cities

• Montreal — Canada
• Ottawa — Canada
• Winnipeg — Canada
• Calgary — Canada
• Edmonton — Canada
• Vancouver — Canada
• Acapulco — Mexico
• Asunción — Paraguay

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Frequently Asked Questions

What time zone is Toronto in?

Toronto is in the EST time zone (America/Toronto), which is UTC−5 from Coordinated Universal Time.

Does Toronto observe Daylight Saving Time?

Toronto uses the America/Toronto IANA timezone identifier. Whether DST is observed depends on the region's local regulations. Check the current local time above for the most accurate information.

What is the current local time in Toronto?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the real-time current local time in Toronto, Canada. It updates every second.

What is the UTC offset for Toronto?

Toronto has a UTC offset of UTC−5. This means it is 5 hours behind UTC.

What airports serve Toronto?

Toronto is served by Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).