Toronto to Riyadh
+7hToronto
EDTSOURCERiyadh
ASTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and AST on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Standard Time) and AST (Arabia Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EST – Eastern Standard Time
UTC-05:00Eastern Standard Time (EST) is the time zone for the eastern United States and Canada, 5 hours behind UTC.
- •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.
AST – Arabia Standard Time
UTC+03:00Arabia Standard Time (AST, UTC+03:00) is the time zone for Saudi Arabia and the other Gulf states of the Arabian peninsula.
- •None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving.
- •AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
- •Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter.
- •The AST abbreviation is shared with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00).
About Toronto
WikipediaToronto 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.
Toronto is the most multicultural city in the world - over 50% of residents were born outside Canada.
About Riyadh
WikipediaRiyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy markets.
Riyadh is growing rapidly as part of Saudi Vision 2030 modernization.
Toronto vs Riyadh: Offsets, DST and Best Call Times
Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Riyadh runs on Arabian Standard Time (AST) at UTC+03:00. That puts Toronto 7 hours ahead of Riyadh — a difference of +7h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Toronto it is 4:00 PM in Riyadh. Midnight in Toronto is 7:00 AM in Riyadh.Toronto observes daylight saving time while Riyadh does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Toronto to Riyadh time conversion table
| Toronto (EDT) | Riyadh (AST) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 1:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 2:00 PM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 4:00 PM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 7:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 10:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 4:00 AM | next day |
Why people convert Toronto to Riyadh time
- Scheduling a call from Toronto to Riyadh: a 10:00 AM start in Toronto lands at 5:00 PM in Riyadh, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both Toronto and Riyadh are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EDT time (4:00 PM–5:00 PM AST). That is roughly 1 hours of usable overlap.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking Riyadh local time against Toronto keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +7h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +7h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from Toronto and need Riyadh colleagues present.
- Toronto: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Re-check this page after that date because the offset changes and so does the +7h 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 AST (Arabia Standard Time)
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is fixed at UTC+03:00 all year across Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq and Yemen. None of these countries observes daylight saving time, so the offset never changes. The abbreviation collides with Atlantic Standard Time (UTC-04:00) used in eastern Canada and the Caribbean; this page covers the Arabian peninsula meaning. Arabia Standard Time is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time, which makes scheduling with Europe straightforward — Riyadh is one hour ahead of Central European Time in winter and level with it during European summer time.
Best time to call between Toronto and Riyadh
Both Toronto and Riyadh sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT, which is 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AST. That gives roughly 1 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
Toronto and Riyadh overlap for only 60 minutes (9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT), so meetings have to be booked precisely.
Toronto is 7 hours ahead of Riyadh (EDT UTC-04:00 → AST UTC+03:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–10:00 AM EDT. 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
Riyadh
Does not observe DST
Learn More About Time
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Toronto and Riyadh?
Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 7 hours ahead of Riyadh (AST, UTC+03:00). The gap is currently +7h.
How do I convert Toronto time to Riyadh time?
Add +7h to Toronto local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Toronto is 4:00 PM in Riyadh.
What time is it in Riyadh right now?
Riyadh uses AST at UTC+03:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +7h offset from Toronto.
What is the best time to call Riyadh from Toronto?
Call between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM EDT — that maps to 4:00 PM–5:00 PM AST and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, Toronto or Riyadh?
Toronto is 7 hours ahead of Riyadh. When it is 12:00 PM in Toronto it is 7:00 PM in Riyadh.
Do Toronto and Riyadh use different time zones?
Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Riyadh (Saudi Arabia) uses AST at UTC+03:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Toronto and Asia/Riyadh.
Does daylight saving time affect the Toronto–Riyadh difference?
Yes at the moment: Toronto is on daylight saving time and Riyadh is not, so the +7h 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 Riyadh?
Not normally. The +7h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.
What is the time difference between Toronto and Riyadh?
Riyadh is +7h 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 Riyadh in?
Riyadh operates on Arabia Standard Time (AST), UTC+3. As OPEC's de facto capital and home to Tadawul, Riyadh time impacts global energy 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 Riyadh?
Standard business hours in Riyadh are 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday).
What is the best time to schedule a call between Toronto and Riyadh?
The best overlap for a call is when both cities are in business hours. Toronto works 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST and Riyadh works 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM AST (Sunday-Thursday) (+7h difference). Try scheduling during the overlapping window for maximum convenience.
What currencies are used in Toronto and Riyadh?
Toronto uses CAD (C$) while Riyadh uses SAR (﷼). Check current exchange rates when planning travel or business between these cities.
How do Toronto and Riyadh compare in size?
Toronto has a population of approximately 2.9 million (metro: 6.3 million), while Riyadh has approximately 7.7 million (metro: 7.7 million).
What are the major landmarks in Toronto and Riyadh?
Toronto is known for CN Tower, Royal Ontario Museum, Ripley's Aquarium. Riyadh is famous for Kingdom Centre, Masmak Fortress, National Museum.
Do Toronto and Riyadh have stock exchanges?
Yes. Toronto has the TSX (Toronto Stock Exchange) and Riyadh has the Tadawul (Saudi Stock Exchange). The +7h 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.
Which cities are in the AST timezone?
Major cities in the AST timezone include Riyadh, Jeddah, Doha, Kuwait City, Baghdad.
What is the UTC offset for AST?
Arabia Standard Time (AST) is at UTC+03:00.
What should I know about the AST timezone?
None of the Gulf states on Arabia Standard Time observe daylight saving. AST is the same offset as Moscow Standard Time and East Africa Time.
When is it midnight in Toronto, what time is it in Riyadh?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Toronto (EST), it is +7h later in Riyadh (AST).
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