Does it account for Daylight Saving Time?

Yes, our converter uses the IANA timezone database, which includes all current DST rules for every timezone in the world.

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) is the primary time standard by which the world regulates clocks. All timezones are defined as offsets from UTC.

Can I compare multiple timezones at once?

Yes, you can add multiple cities or timezones and see the equivalent times side by side.

How many timezones are there in the world?

There are 38 distinct UTC offsets in use, ranging from UTC-12 to UTC+14. This includes half-hour (UTC+5:30 India, UTC+9:30 Australia) and 45-minute offsets (UTC+5:45 Nepal, UTC+8:45 Australia).

What is the International Date Line?

The International Date Line (IDL) runs roughly along the 180° meridian in the Pacific Ocean. When you cross it westward, you gain a day; crossing eastward, you lose a day.

Why do some timezones have 30 or 45 minute offsets?

Countries chose offsets that best matched their solar noon. India uses UTC+5:30 and Nepal uses UTC+5:45 because standard hourly offsets didn't align well with their geography.

Which country has the most timezones?

France has the most (12 timezones) due to overseas territories. Russia spans 11 timezones. The US has 6 (including Hawaii and Alaska).

Toronto to Tokyo

+13h

Toronto

EDTSOURCE

Canada · UTC-04:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Tokyo

JST

Japan · UTC+09:00

HH01

MM00

(next day)01:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Toronto

Tokyo

12:00 AM

1:00 PM

2:00 AM

3:00 PM

4:00 AM

5:00 PM

6:00 AM

7:00 PM

8:00 AM

9:00 PM

10:00 AM

11:00 PM

12:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

2:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

4:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

7:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

9:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

11:00 AM+1

Green rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)

EDT and JST on the World Map

The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Standard Time) and JST (Japan Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.

EDT Zone

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JST Zone

Explore all world timezones interactively →

EST – Eastern Standard Time

UTC-05:00

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.

Countries in EST

United States (Eastern)Canada (Ontario, Quebec)Mexico (Quintana Roo)PanamaJamaicaCayman IslandsHaitiBahamasTurks and CaicosColombiaPeruEcuador

Major Cities in EST

New York CityWashington D.C.MiamiTorontoPhiladelphiaAtlantaBostonMontrealDetroitCharlotteIndianapolisOttawaTampaOrlandoClevelandPittsburgh

Key Facts about EST

•EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population.
•The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.
•23 US states are fully or partially in the Eastern Time Zone.
•EST was established by the Standard Time Act of 1918.
•Over 47% of the US population lives in the Eastern Time Zone.

Daylight Saving:Yes – switches to EDT

Learn more about EST on Wikipedia

JST – Japan Standard Time

UTC+09:00

Japan Standard Time (JST) is the time zone for Japan, 9 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in JST

Japan

Major Cities in JST

TokyoOsakaYokohamaNagoyaSapporoKyotoKobeFukuokaHiroshima

Key Facts about JST

•Japan does not observe daylight saving time.
•Tokyo is the most populous metropolitan area in the world.
•The Tokyo Stock Exchange operates from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM JST.
•JST is 14 hours ahead of EST and 9 hours ahead of GMT.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+09:00 year-round

Learn more about JST on Wikipedia

About Toronto

Wikipedia

Toronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.

Population:2.9 million

Metro:6.3 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST

Currency:CAD (C$)

Stock Exchange:TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

CN TowerRoyal Ontario MuseumRipley's AquariumCasa LomaSt. Lawrence Market

Did You Know?

Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world - over 50% of residents were born outside Canada.

Learn more about EDT timezone →

About Tokyo

Wikipedia

Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.

Population:14 million

Metro:37.4 million

Business Hours:9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST

Currency:JPY (¥)

Stock Exchange:TSE (Tokyo Stock Exchange)

Key Landmarks

Tokyo TowerShibuya CrossingSenso-ji TempleImperial PalaceTokyo Skytree

Did You Know?

The Tokyo subway system moves approximately 8.7 million passengers daily.

Learn more about JST timezone →

Everything You Need to Know About Toronto and Tokyo Time

Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Tokyo runs on Japan Standard Time (JST) at UTC+09:00. That puts Toronto 13 hours ahead of Tokyo — a difference of +13h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Toronto it is 10:00 PM in Tokyo. Midnight in Toronto is 1:00 PM in Tokyo.Toronto observes daylight saving time while Tokyo does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Toronto to Tokyo time conversion table

Toronto (EDT)	Tokyo (JST)	Day
12:00 AM	1:00 PM	same day
6:00 AM	7:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	8:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	9:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	10:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	1:00 AM	next day
3:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day
5:00 PM	6:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	7:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	10:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Toronto to Tokyo time

Scheduling a call from Toronto to Tokyo: a 10:00 AM start in Toronto lands at 11:00 PM in Tokyo, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +13h gap: Toronto and Tokyo have no overlap inside a normal 9-to-5 day, so real-time meetings need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side. 9:00 AM in Tokyo is 10:00 PM in Toronto.
Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Tokyo local time against Toronto keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +13h offset.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +13h gap is not.
With a +13h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Toronto takes the early slot, the next week Tokyo does.
Toronto: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +13h gap.

About EST (Eastern Standard Time)

Eastern Standard Time (EST) is observed during the winter months in the eastern part of North America. It covers 23 US states and parts of Canada including Ontario and Quebec. EST is the most populous time zone in the United States, home to major financial centers like New York City and global organizations headquartered in Washington D.C. During daylight saving time (March–November), clocks shift to Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC-04:00). The time zone also covers parts of the Caribbean and Central America including Panama, Jamaica, and the Cayman Islands.

About JST (Japan Standard Time)

Japan Standard Time (JST) is the standard time zone for all of Japan. Japan does not observe daylight saving time. JST is 9 hours ahead of UTC and 14 hours ahead of EST. The Tokyo Stock Exchange, the world's third largest by market capitalization, operates on JST. South Korea uses the same offset (KST) but it is a distinct time zone.

Best time to call between Toronto and Tokyo

With a +13h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Tokyo opens at 9:00 AM JST, which is 10:00 PM in Toronto, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Toronto and Tokyo have no shared working hours because of the +13h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Toronto is 13 hours ahead of Tokyo (EDT UTC-04:00 → JST UTC+09:00). There is no shared 9-to-5 window, so plan around an early or late slot. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.

🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info

Toronto

☀ Currently in DST

Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00

Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026

Tokyo

Does not observe DST

Learn More About Time

Dive deeper into the fascinating world of timekeeping, time zones, and how they shape our global society:

⏳

History of Timekeeping

From sundials to atomic clocks - 5000 years of measuring time

🌍

How Time Zones Work

UTC, offsets, and why zones don't follow straight lines

☀️

Daylight Saving Time

DST dates, which countries observe it, and the ongoing debate

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the time difference between Toronto and Tokyo?

Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 13 hours ahead of Tokyo (JST, UTC+09:00). The gap is currently +13h.

How do I convert Toronto time to Tokyo time?

Add +13h to Toronto local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Toronto is 10:00 PM in Tokyo.

What time is it in Tokyo right now?

Tokyo uses JST at UTC+09:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +13h offset from Toronto.

What is the best time to call Tokyo from Toronto?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +13h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Toronto, which is 2:00 AM in Tokyo.

Which is ahead, Toronto or Tokyo?

Toronto is 13 hours ahead of Tokyo. When it is 12:00 PM in Toronto it is 1:00 AM in Tokyo.

Do Toronto and Tokyo use different time zones?

Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Tokyo (Japan) uses JST at UTC+09:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Toronto and Asia/Tokyo.

Does daylight saving time affect the Toronto–Tokyo difference?

Yes at the moment: Toronto is on daylight saving time and Tokyo is not, so the +13h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.

Which other cities share Toronto's time zone?

EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal and 8 more.

Which countries use EDT, Toronto's zone?

EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Mexico (Quintana Roo), Panama, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, Haiti, Bahamas and 4 more.

Is there a day difference between Toronto and Tokyo?

Sometimes. The +13h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Toronto already falls on the next day in Tokyo.

What is the time difference between Toronto and Tokyo?

Tokyo is +13h from Toronto.

What timezone is Toronto in?

Toronto shares Eastern Time (EST/EDT) with New York. As Canada's largest city and financial center, Toronto's TSX is among North America's largest stock exchanges.

What timezone is Tokyo in?

Tokyo operates on Japan Standard Time (JST), which is 14 hours ahead of New York. As Asia's largest financial hub, Tokyo trading hours are crucial for global markets.

What are the business hours in Toronto?

Standard business hours in Toronto are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.

What are the business hours in Tokyo?

Standard business hours in Tokyo are 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Toronto and Tokyo?

The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Toronto works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST and Tokyo works 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM JST (+13h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.

What currencies are used in Toronto and Tokyo?

Toronto uses CAD (C$) while Tokyo uses JPY (¥). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.

How do Toronto and Tokyo compare in size?

Toronto has a population of approximately 2.9 million (metro: 6.3 million), while Tokyo has approximately 14 million (metro: 37.4 million).

What are the major landmarks in Toronto and Tokyo?

Toronto is known for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley's Aquarium. Tokyo is famous for Tokyo Tower, Shibuya Crossing, Senso-ji Temple.

Do Toronto and Tokyo have stock exchanges?

Yes. Toronto has the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) and Tokyo has the TSE (Tokyo Stock Exchange). The +13h time difference affects trading hour overlaps between these exchanges.

Which countries use EST (Eastern Standard Time)?

EST is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Mexico (Quintana Roo), Panama, Jamaica, Cayman Islands, and 6 more countries.

Does EST observe daylight saving time?

Yes, EST switches to EDT during summer months.

What are some interesting facts about EST?

EST is the most widely used time zone in the United States by population. The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) and NASDAQ operate on Eastern Time, opening at 9:30 AM EST.