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Current Time in Toronto, Canada
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America/Toronto
Toronto Timezone Details
| Timezone | EST/EDT |
| UTC Offset (standard) | UTC-5:00 |
| UTC Offset (summer/DST) | UTC-4:00 |
| Daylight Saving Time | Yes (observed) |
| IANA Timezone ID | America/Toronto |
| Country |  Canada |
| Population | 2.9 million |
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📅 Public Holidays in Canada (2026)
Upcoming public holidays for Canada. Dates marked (est.) are approximate and subject to official confirmation.
Jan 1
New Year's Day
Apr 3
Good Friday
May 18
Victoria Day
Jul 1
Canada Day
Sep 7
Labour Day
Oct 12
Thanksgiving
Nov 11
Remembrance Day
Dec 25
Christmas Day
Dec 26
Boxing Day
Business hours may be affected on these dates. Check local schedules before planning calls or visits.
📞 Best Time to Call Toronto
Find the best hours for a call between Toronto (EST/EDT, UTC-5:00) and another city.
✈ Toronto Airport & Flight Time Calculator
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Toronto Pearson Intl
🚇 Getting Around Toronto
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TTC Subway (75 stations)
⏰ Mon–Sat 6:00–01:30, Sun 9:00–01:30 · 4 lines
💡 PRESTO card works on TTC, GO Transit, and most GTA transit systems.
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TTC Streetcar
💡 Iconic red streetcars run 24/7 on key downtown routes (301, 304, 310).
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TTC Bus
💡 Extensive network covering areas without subway.
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GO Transit
💡 Regional rail connecting Toronto to suburbs and Niagara Falls.
🎫 Tickets & Passes
Single: CAD 3.30 (PRESTO) / CAD 3.35 (cash)
Day cap: CAD 13.50 (PRESTO daily)
✈ Airport link: UP Express from Pearson YYZ: CAD 12.35 to Union Station (25 min)
💡 UP Express is the fastest way to downtown — runs every 15 minutes
📱 Recommended app: Transit App or Google Maps
🏛 Top Attractions in Toronto
Highlights, entry prices & insider tips
CN Tower
CAD $43
View
💡 EdgeWalk (outdoor walk around the top) available for the brave. Book ahead.
Ripley's Aquarium
CAD $40
Attraction
💡 World-class aquarium under the CN Tower. Stunning tunnel through shark tank.
Distillery District
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Best-preserved Victorian industrial architecture in North America. Great restaurants.
Kensington Market
Free
Neighbourhood
💡 Eclectic, multicultural neighbourhood. Best on weekends.
ROM
CAD $23
Museum
💡 Royal Ontario Museum — world cultures and natural history. Free Wednesday evenings.
Toronto Islands
CAD $9 (ferry)
Park
💡 Car-free islands with beaches and city skyline views. 15 min ferry from downtown.
St. Lawrence Market
Free
Food
💡 One of the world's great food markets. Best on Saturday mornings.
Niagara Falls
Free
Nature
💡 1.5h from Toronto by car or bus. Take the Maid of the Mist boat tour.
🎟 Money-saving tip: Toronto CityPASS saves 40%+ on CN Tower, Ripley's Aquarium, ROM and more.
🍽 Where to Eat in Toronto
Local favourites & must-try dishes
Canoe
££££
Canadian
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Financial District
💡 Top-floor CN Tower views, refined Canadian ingredients. Best for business lunch.
Banh Mi Boys
£
Vietnamese
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Multiple
💡 Best banh mi in Toronto. The kimchi pork is exceptional.
Scaramouche
£££
French-Canadian
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Midtown
💡 Toronto institution since 1980. Coconut cream pie is legendary.
Kinka Izakaya
££
Japanese
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Church-Wellesley
💡 Lively izakaya atmosphere. Yakitori and gyoza are excellent.
St. Lawrence Market food stalls
£
Various
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Old Town
💡 Peameal bacon sandwich is a Toronto institution. Saturday morning only.
Pai Northern Thai
££
Thai
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Downtown
💡 Best Thai food in Canada. Khao soi is unmissable. Book ahead.
£ = under CAD $20 · ££ = CAD $20–55 · £££ = CAD $55–100 · ££££ = CAD $100+
💡 Local tip: Tip 15–20% at all restaurants. Toronto has one of the most diverse food scenes in North America.
🏨 Where to Stay in Toronto
Best hotels for every budget
Hotel X Toronto
CAD $200–380/night
★★★★
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Exhibition Place
💡 Stunning lake views, rooftop pool. Slightly outside centre but great value.
The Anndore House
CAD $150–280/night
★★★★
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Church-Wellesley
💡 Boutique hotel in vibrant neighbourhood. Walking distance to everything.
HI Toronto Hostel
CAD $40–90/night
Hostel
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Downtown
💡 Central location, clean, safe. Best budget option in Toronto.
Four Seasons Toronto
CAD $600+/night
★★★★★
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Yorkville
💡 Best luxury hotel in Toronto. Yorkville is the upscale shopping neighbourhood.
Chelsea Hotel
CAD $130–220/night
★★★★
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Downtown
💡 Large full-service hotel. Good value for central Toronto. Indoor pool.
💡 Area tip: Downtown Toronto (Financial District, Entertainment District) is most convenient. Add 13% HST tax to all prices.
🎭 Entertainment & Nightlife in Toronto
Theatres, clubs, live music & local events
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival
💡 September — one of the world's top film festivals. Public screenings available. Book early.
Roy Thomson Hall
Concerts
💡 Home of Toronto Symphony Orchestra. Excellent acoustics. Rush tickets available before shows.
Horseshoe Tavern
Live Music
💡 Historic live music venue on Queen West since 1947. Great for rock and indie.
HISTORY nightclub
Nightclub
💡 Biggest and best club in Toronto. International DJs. Dress code, book guestlist online.
Distillery District events
Festival
💡 Toronto Christmas Market (November–December) is magical. Jazz Fest and other events year-round.
NBA Toronto Raptors
Sport
💡 Catch a Raptors game at Scotiabank Arena (October–April). Atmosphere is electric.
Queen Street West bars
Bars
💡 Best strip for bars in Toronto. Drake Hotel, Horseshoe Tavern, and The Rex are institutions.
Toronto Pride
Festival
💡 Last weekend of June. One of the largest Pride celebrations in North America. Church Street is the hub.
🌙 Nightlife tip: Toronto's drinking age is 19. Last call is 2am. King Street West and Queen Street West are the main nightlife corridors.
💡 Travel Tips for Toronto
Practical info for a smooth trip
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Currency
Canadian Dollar (CAD $). Tap payment widely accepted. Avoid airport currency exchange — use ATM or Wise.
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Weather
Cold winters (-15 to -5°C), warm summers (25–30°C). Spring and fall are beautiful. Snow November–March.
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SIM / Data
Rogers, Bell or Telus tourist SIM from CAD $30–50. Freedom Mobile is cheaper for 30-day plans.
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Plugs
Same as US — Type A/B plugs (2 flat pins, 110V). EU visitors need adapter + voltage converter.
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Tipping
15–20% at restaurants (standard in Canada). 15% minimum for taxis and rideshares.
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Healthcare
Travel insurance strongly recommended. Healthcare is excellent but expensive for non-residents.
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Emergency
Call 911 for all emergencies. Non-emergency Toronto Police: 416-808-2222.
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Safety
Very safe city overall. Stay aware in certain parts of downtown after midnight. PATH underground walkway useful in winter.
📅 Best time to visit
June–September for warm weather. December for Christmas markets and skating. TIFF (September) attracts celebrities.
🛂 Visa information
eTA (Electronic Travel Authorization) required for visa-exempt foreign nationals flying into Canada. Apply at canada.ca/eta.
About Toronto Time Zone (EST/EDT)
Toronto, Canada's largest city, is on Eastern Standard Time (EST, UTC−5) in winter and Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−4) in summer—the same timezone as New York City. Toronto is Canada's financial capital.
Key fact: Toronto shares the same time as New York City year-round.
Use the live clock at the top of this page to see the exact current time in Toronto with seconds. The clock updates every second and uses your browser's timezone database for accuracy.
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Frequently Asked Questions — Toronto Time
What time is it in Toronto right now? +
The current time in Toronto, Canada is displayed by the live clock at the top of this page. Toronto is in the EST/EDT timezone (UTC-5:00 in winter, UTC-4:00 in summer).
What timezone is Toronto in? +
Toronto is in the EST/EDT timezone. The IANA timezone identifier is
America/Toronto. The UTC offset is -5:00 in winter and -4:00 in summer.Does Toronto observe Daylight Saving Time? +
Yes, Toronto observes Daylight Saving Time (DST). Clocks are set forward in spring and back in autumn. In winter, the UTC offset is -5:00; in summer it is -4:00.
What is the UTC offset for Toronto? +
Toronto's UTC offset is UTC-5:00 in winter and UTC-4:00 in summer. UTC offset means how many hours ahead of or behind Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) the local time is.
What is the time difference between Toronto and London? +
Toronto (EST/EDT) is UTC-5:00. London (GMT/BST) is UTC+0 in winter and UTC+1 in summer. Toronto shares the same time as New York City year-round.
How do I convert Toronto time to UTC? +
To convert Toronto time to UTC, subtract UTC-5:00 from the local time. For example, if it is 15:00 in Toronto and the UTC offset is UTC-5:00, you calculate backward to find the UTC equivalent. Use the conversion table on this page for real-time values.
What continent is Toronto in? +
Toronto is located in North America. It is the 2.9 million population city in Canada.
What is the IANA timezone name for Toronto? +
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) timezone database identifier for Toronto is
America/Toronto. This is the official timezone name used in programming languages and operating systems.What time is sunrise in Toronto today? +
Today's sunrise and sunset times for Toronto are displayed live in the weather panel at the top of this page. The exact times update daily based on Toronto's latitude and the current date. Sunrise typically varies between approximately 5:00–8:00 AM depending on the season, with the earliest sunrises around the summer solstice (June) and the latest around the winter solstice (December).
What time does it get dark in Toronto? +
Sunset times in Toronto are shown live at the top of this page. Sunset varies by season: in summer, the sun may set as late as 8:00–9:00 PM, while in winter, sunset can occur as early as 4:00–5:00 PM. Check the live display for today's exact sunset time.
How long is a flight from Toronto? +
Use the flight time calculator on this page to estimate flight times from Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) to any of 150+ airports worldwide. The calculator uses the Haversine formula for great-circle distance at 850 km/h cruise speed plus 45 minutes ground time. Popular searches: flight time from Toronto to London, Toronto to New York, Toronto to Dubai, Toronto to Tokyo.
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