Current Time in Canada
Toronto
- Daytime·
Time zones in Canada
- Vancouver--:--
- Creston--:--
- Edmonton--:--
- Regina--:--
- Winnipeg--:--
- Atikokan--:--
- Toronto--:--
- Blanc-Sablon--:--
- Halifax--:--
- St Johns--:--
Time zone of Canada
Canada has 10 time zones: Vancouver, Creston, Edmonton, Regina, Winnipeg, Atikokan, Toronto, Blanc-Sablon, Halifax, St Johns. The main clock above follows Toronto, which is on UTC-5 standard time. Clocks change for daylight saving time during the year, so the offset shown on the clock is the one in use today.
Planning a call or a flight? Set a reminder on the online alarm clock, count the hours with the online timer, or check other places on the world clock.
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Questions about time in Canada
What time is it in Canada right now?+
The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Toronto, Canada. It updates every second and uses your browser time zone data.
What is the time zone of Canada?+
Canada has 10 time zones. The main clock follows Toronto, which uses UTC-5 as standard time. The others are listed on this page.
Does Canada use daylight saving time?+
Yes. Canada moves its clocks during the year, so the UTC offset changes from UTC-5 in standard time to a higher offset in summer time. The page shows the offset that applies right now.
What is the time difference between Canada and my location?+
The page compares Canada with your device time and shows how far ahead or behind it is. The difference updates by itself when either place changes its clocks.
How can I set an alarm for Canada time?+
Work out the local time in Canada from the live clock, then set that time on the Vclock online alarm clock using your own time. You can also start a timer for the number of hours you need to wait.