Current Time in Canada (Toronto)
The exact local time in Canada right now, with its time zone, the time difference to the US and the UK, and this year's daylight saving dates.
Time zone
Canada is on Eastern Standard Time (EST), UTC−5 today. Its IANA time zone identifier is America/Toronto.
Time difference
| City | Time zone | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| New York | EST, UTC−5 | Same time |
| Chicago | CST, UTC−6 | Canada is 1 h ahead |
| Denver | MST, UTC−7 | Canada is 2 h ahead |
| Los Angeles | PST, UTC−8 | Canada is 3 h ahead |
| London | GMT, UTC+0 | Canada is 5 h behind |
New York time to Canada time
Planning a call? Each New York time on the left is shown in Canada time on the right, for today's date.
| New York | Canada |
|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| 10:00 AM | 10:00 AM |
| 11:00 AM | 11:00 AM |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM |
| 1:00 PM | 1:00 PM |
| 2:00 PM | 2:00 PM |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM |
| 4:00 PM | 4:00 PM |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM |
| 7:00 PM | 7:00 PM |
| 8:00 PM | 8:00 PM |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM |
| 10:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
Daylight saving time
On Sunday, March 8, 2026 clocks go forward one hour at 2:00 AM local time, to 3:00 AM (UTC−5 → UTC−4). On Sunday, November 1, 2026 clocks go back one hour at 2:00 AM local time, to 1:00 AM (UTC−4 → UTC−5).
Other time zones in Canada
Canada spans more than one time zone. The clock above shows the time in Toronto; these places keep different time:
| Place | Time zone | Offset now |
|---|---|---|
| Halifax | America/Halifax | AST, UTC−4 |
| St. John's | America/St Johns | GMT-3:30, UTC−3:30 |
| Winnipeg | America/Winnipeg | CST, UTC−6 |
| Edmonton | America/Edmonton | MST, UTC−7 |
| Vancouver | America/Vancouver | PST, UTC−8 |
Compare Canada with any other place in the time zone converter, or see the world clock.