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Time in TorontoUTC-04

Live clock and time-zone data for Toronto, Canada — Toronto (America/Toronto), UTC-04 UTC. Refreshed every 30 s.

Live clock
18:10
Wed 29 Apr 2026 · Dusk
Timezone
America/Toronto
Current UTC offset
UTC-04
Abbreviation
EDT
Population
2,930,000
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Cultural and business context

Clocks in Toronto follow Toronto (America/Toronto), currently UTC-04 from UTC. A standard business day in Canada starts near 09:00 and ends close to 17:00, with lunch typically served between 12:00 and 13:00. The city shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the offset changes twice a year.

Currency
CAD C$
Dial
+1
Work day
09:00–17:00
Lunch
12:00–13:00
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Time difference with reference cities
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When it's noon in Toronto, other cities are at
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Best hours to meet with São Paulo
Morning meeting (both on-shift)10:00 ↔ 09:00
Afternoon meeting (both on-shift)13:00 ↔ 12:00
End-of-day sync16:00 ↔ 15:00
Compare: Toronto ↔ São Paulo
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Cities with the same UTC offset right now
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± 1h
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Frequently asked questions

What is the current UTC offset in Toronto?

Toronto is currently UTC-04 from UTC, on the America/Toronto timezone.

How many hours is Toronto ahead of São Paulo?

The live difference between Toronto and São Paulo is +1h.

Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?

Yes — Toronto shifts its clocks with daylight saving time, so the UTC offset changes twice a year.

What time is it in Toronto when it's 9 AM in São Paulo?

When it's 09:00 in São Paulo, Common Hour's live converter shows the exact equivalent in Toronto based on today's offset.

Is Toronto in the same time zone as New York?

Toronto shares the IANA zone America/Toronto. Check the neighbors block below to see which cities in Canada share the same clock.

Canada America/TorontoUTC-04← All cities