Current Time in Toronto
Eastern Time · Time difference with Beijing
Time converter
Enter a time to convert between Beijing time and Toronto. Time difference and daylight saving are handled automatically, and date changes are marked as next or previous day.
Toronto timeWed, Oct 28, 2026 07:32:18
Current difference: 12 hours behind Beijing time, zone EDT (Eastern Time).
Time difference with Beijing
Toronto is 12 hours behind Beijing time.
Beijing time 00:00–23:00 converted to Toronto time (current difference: -12h):
| Beijing | Toronto |
|---|---|
| 00:00 | 12:00 previous day |
| 01:00 | 13:00 previous day |
| 02:00 | 14:00 previous day |
| 03:00 | 15:00 previous day |
| 04:00 | 16:00 previous day |
| 05:00 | 17:00 previous day |
| 06:00 | 18:00 previous day |
| 07:00 | 19:00 previous day |
| 08:00 | 20:00 previous day |
| 09:00 | 21:00 previous day |
| 10:00 | 22:00 previous day |
| 11:00 | 23:00 previous day |
| 12:00 | 00:00 |
| 13:00 | 01:00 |
| 14:00 | 02:00 |
| 15:00 | 03:00 |
| 16:00 | 04:00 |
| 17:00 | 05:00 |
| 18:00 | 06:00 |
| 19:00 | 07:00 |
| 20:00 | 08:00 |
| 21:00 | 09:00 |
| 22:00 | 10:00 |
| 23:00 | 11:00 |
Note: on daylight saving transition days the table may differ by one hour; the live clock above is always authoritative.
About Toronto time
Toronto (Canada) is Canada’s largest city and financial centre.
Toronto lies on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario and is Canada’s financial and business centre.
Toronto uses Eastern Time (EDT) and is 12 hours behind Beijing time. Daylight saving time is observed (from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November). It is currently in effect, and the clock adjusts automatically.
See Canada time for all major city times.
How to use
- Open the page to see the live clock. It is calibrated with the server automatically, no manual setup needed.
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Disclaimer
All times are calibrated with the server in real time, and time zone and daylight saving data come from the IANA Time Zone Database. Due to network latency, device performance and differences between browser time zone implementations, results may be off by a few seconds. They are for general reference only and should not be used as the timing basis for legal, financial or transport purposes.
Frequently asked questions
What time is it in Toronto?
The clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Toronto, calibrated with the server and adjusted for daylight saving time automatically.
What is the time difference between Toronto and Beijing?
12 hours behind Beijing time. Beijing is at UTC+08:00 and Toronto is currently at UTC-04:00.
Which time zone does Toronto use?
Toronto uses Eastern Time (IANA zone: America/Toronto, current abbreviation: EDT).
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?
Daylight saving time is observed (from the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November). It is currently in effect, and the clock adjusts automatically.
What is 12:00 noon Beijing time in Toronto?
12:00 Beijing time is 00:00 in Toronto.