Current Time in Canada
Canada uses America/Toronto (UTC-05:00) and observes daylight saving time. See the live time across Canada below.
Time across Canada
5 cities trackedCanada spans 6 time zones. Use the live clocks on this page to see the current time in each major city.
Public Holidays in Canada
| Date | Holiday | Local Name | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1 | New Year's Day | — | public |
| Feb 19 | Family Day | — | public |
| Mar 29 | Good Friday | — | public |
| Apr 1 | Easter Monday | — | public |
| May 20 | Victoria Day | — | public |
| Jul 1 | Canada Day | — | public |
| Aug 5 | Civic Holiday | — | public |
| Sep 2 | Labor Day | — | public |
| Oct 14 | Thanksgiving Day | — | public |
| Nov 11 | Remembrance Day | — | public |
| Dec 25 | Christmas Day | — | public |
| Dec 26 | Boxing Day | — | public |
Toronto vs the World
Current time difference between Toronto, Canada and major cities worldwide (DST-adjusted live).
| City | Local Time | Offset | vs Toronto |
|---|---|---|---|
| New YorkUnited States | 8:18 AM | UTC−4 | Same time |
| LondonUnited Kingdom | 1:18 PM | UTC+1 | 5h behind |
| DubaiUnited Arab Emirates | 4:18 PM | UTC+4 | 8h behind |
| MumbaiIndia | 5:48 PM | UTC+5:30 | 9h 30m behind |
| SingaporeSingapore | 8:18 PM | UTC+8 | 12h behind |
| TokyoJapan | 9:18 PM | UTC+9 | 13h behind |
| SydneyAustralia | 10:18 PM | UTC+10 | 14h behind |
Business Hours in Toronto (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
When it's 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM in Toronto, here's the corresponding time in each city.
| City | 9:00 AM in Toronto | 5:00 PM in Toronto |
|---|---|---|
| New York | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM |
| London | 2:00 PM | 10:00 PM |
| Dubai | 5:00 PM | 1:00 AM |
| Mumbai | 6:30 PM | 2:30 AM |
| Singapore | 9:00 PM | 5:00 AM |
| Tokyo | 10:00 PM | 6:00 AM |
| Sydney | 11:00 PM | 7:00 AM |
Offsets and times update automatically and account for daylight saving time. Use the time converter or Business Hours tool for more.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time zone is Canada in?
Canada uses America/Toronto (UTC-05:00) and observes daylight saving time (DST) in the summer months.
What time is it in Canada right now?
The current time in Toronto is shown live above, and every city below shows its own live time.
Does Canada observe daylight saving time (DST)?
Yes — Canada moves its clocks forward in spring and back in autumn (DST is observed on America/Toronto).
How many time zones does Canada have?
Canada has 6 time zones — America/Toronto, America/Vancouver, America/Edmonton.
What is Canada's UTC / GMT offset?
Canada is in America/Toronto (UTC-05:00), and switches between UTC-05:00 in winter and UTC-04:00 in summer for daylight saving.
Is the time the same throughout Canada?
No — Canada spans 6 time zones, so different cities can show different local times.
What is the time difference between Canada and India?
Canada (UTC-05:00) is 9 hours 30 minutes behind India (IST, UTC+5:30). Use the comparison table above to see the live difference.