Time zone in Toronto: Eastern Time (ET)
Right now the local time in Toronto is UTC−5 (EST). Toronto observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−4 on March 8 and to UTC−5 on November 1.
Time difference between Toronto and the U.S.
The table shows how many hours each place is ahead of or behind Toronto right now, and what time it is there when it is 9:00 AM in Toronto. Differences can change by one hour when daylight saving time starts or ends.
| Place | Difference | When it's 9:00 AM in Toronto |
|---|---|---|
| New York | Same time | 9:00 AM |
| Chicago | 1 hour behind | 8:00 AM |
| Denver | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Phoenix | 2 hours behind | 7:00 AM |
| Los Angeles | 3 hours behind | 6:00 AM |
| Anchorage | 4 hours behind | 5:00 AM |
| Honolulu | 5 hours behind | 4:00 AM |
Best time to call Toronto from the U.S.
To reach someone in Toronto between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM their time, call between 8:00 AM and 10:00 PM New York time, or between 5:00 AM and 7:00 PM Los Angeles time.
U.S. stock market hours in Toronto (local time)
The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and Nasdaq are open from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM Eastern Time, Monday to Friday, except market holidays. In Toronto that is from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM. See the opening hours of other world markets on our World clock.
Frequently asked questions
What time zone is Toronto in?
Toronto uses Eastern Time (ET), which is UTC−5 (EST) right now. Toronto observes daylight saving time. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−4 on March 8 and to UTC−5 on November 1.
Does Toronto have daylight saving time?
Yes. In 2026, clocks change to UTC−4 on March 8 and to UTC−5 on November 1.
What is the time difference between Toronto and New York?
Toronto has the same time as New York right now.
What is the calling code for Toronto?
Toronto uses the +1 calling code like the U.S., so you dial 1, the area code and the number, just like a U.S. long-distance call.
How much is 1 U.S. dollar in Toronto?
See today's exchange rate on our USD to CAD converter.