Current time in Toronto
Local time in Toronto
The time in Toronto is 5 hours behind UTC and the same as in Columbus. The current timezone in Toronto is Eastern Standard Time (EST). Toronto is currently observing Standard Time (DST) also known as winter time. Daylight Saving Time in Toronto starts at March 7, 2026.
Details for the time in Toronto
| Current time | 10:14 p.m.
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| Time zone |
Eastern Standard Time (EST)
DST: Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| IANA time zone | America/Toronto |
| Your time difference | same time as Columbus |
| UTC time difference | UTC-5 5 hours behind UTC |
Toronto Daylight Saving Time (DST)
Toronto uses Daylight Saving Time. In the table below you can find out when DST begins and when DST ends in Toronto.
| Last DST ended at |
Nov. 1, 2025 Sets the clock back 1 hour |
| Next DST starts at |
March 7, 2026 Sets the clock forward 1 hour |
| DST is ending at |
Oct. 31, 2026 Sets the clock back 1 hour |