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Current Time in Toronto

The local time in Toronto, Canada, right now, with its time zone, UTC offset, daylight-saving status and how it lines up with other business hubs.

Toronto time zone facts

Time zoneAmerica/Toronto
UTC offsetUTC-5 (standard) · UTC-4 (daylight)
Daylight savingObserved, next change Sunday, November 1, 2026
CountryCanada · dialling code +1

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Frequently asked questions

What time zone is Toronto in?

Toronto uses the America/Toronto time zone, which is UTC-5 in winter and UTC-4 during daylight saving time.

Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?

Yes, Toronto shifts its clocks, so its UTC offset moves between UTC-5 and UTC-4 across the year.

What is the current time in Toronto?

The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Toronto, updating every second, along with today's UTC offset.

The clock updates live from your device using its built-in time-zone database; nothing is sent anywhere. Offsets and daylight-saving dates are accurate for planning, a very out-of-date device can lag a recent rule change.