Eastern Time (ET) · UTC-05:00
Current time in Canada
The exact local time in Toronto now, with today’s date, the difference from your own time, and today’s sunrise, sunset, Rahu Kaal and best time of day.
Toronto is on Eastern Time (ET), UTC-05:00 standard, UTC-04:00 in daylight saving time.
Time zone of Canada
Toronto is on Eastern Time, like New York. Canada spans six time zones.
| Time zone | Eastern Time (ET) |
|---|---|
| UTC offset | UTC-05:00 standard, UTC-04:00 in daylight saving time |
| IANA zone | America/Toronto |
Questions
What time zone is Canada in?
Toronto uses Eastern Time (ET), UTC-05:00 standard, UTC-04:00 in daylight saving time. Toronto is on Eastern Time, like New York. Canada spans six time zones.
What is Rahu Kaal in Toronto today?
Rahu Kaal is one eighth of the daytime, traditionally avoided for new beginnings. It is worked out each day from Toronto’s sunrise and sunset and shown above with today’s best time. The full Panchang has Choghadiya and Hora as well.