America/Toronto time zone
Eastern Time in Canada.
19:07:10
Saturday, 14 November 2026
UTC offset
UTC-05:00
Abbreviation
EST
Daylight saving
Not now
Region
North America
Canada
Clock changes in America/Toronto
- Sun, 8 Mar 2026Clocks go forward 1h: UTC-05:00 to UTC-04:00
- Sun, 1 Nov 2026Clocks go back 1h: UTC-04:00 to UTC-05:00
- Sun, 14 Mar 2027Clocks go forward 1h: UTC-05:00 to UTC-04:00
- Sun, 7 Nov 2027Clocks go back 1h: UTC-04:00 to UTC-05:00
Compared with other time zones
- UTC5h ahead00:07
- America/New YorkSame time19:07
- Europe/London5h ahead00:07
- Asia/Kolkata10h 30m ahead05:37
- Asia/Tokyo14h ahead09:07
Cities in this time zone
Frequently asked questions
What is the UTC offset of America/Toronto?
America/Toronto is at UTC-05:00 right now. Its offset changes during the year because it observes daylight saving time.
Does America/Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Yes. Clocks in America/Toronto change during the year, and the exact dates are listed on this page.