Toronto to NZDT
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NZDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and NZDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Standard Time) and NZDT (New Zealand Daylight 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.
NZDT – New Zealand Daylight Time
UTC+13:00New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT, UTC+13:00) is New Zealand's summer time zone, one of the earliest offsets in the world.
- •NZDT runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April.
- •NZDT is UTC+13:00 — one of the earliest time offsets used anywhere.
- •New Zealand changes its clocks two to three weeks before Australia.
- •The Chatham Islands observe UTC+13:45 during their summer time.
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.
Everything You Need to Know About Toronto and NZDT Time
Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, currently observing daylight saving time. NZDT runs on New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) at UTC+13:00. That puts Toronto 17 hours ahead of NZDT — a difference of +17h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Toronto it is 2:00 AM in NZDT on the next day. Midnight in Toronto is 5:00 PM in NZDT.Toronto observes daylight saving time while NZDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
Toronto to NZDT time conversion table
| Toronto (EDT) | NZDT (NZDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 11:00 PM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 12:00 AM | next day |
| 8:00 AM | 1:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 AM | 2:00 AM | next day |
| 12:00 PM | 5:00 AM | next day |
| 3:00 PM | 8:00 AM | next day |
| 5:00 PM | 10:00 AM | next day |
| 6:00 PM | 11:00 AM | next day |
| 9:00 PM | 2:00 PM | next day |
Why people convert Toronto to NZDT time
- Scheduling a call from Toronto to NZDT: a 10:00 AM start in Toronto lands at 3:00 AM in NZDT the next day, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Handling a +17h gap: Toronto and NZDT 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 NZDT is 2:00 AM in Toronto.
- Booking travel or deliveries: tracking NZDT local time against Toronto keeps pickup windows and arrival estimates honest across the +17h offset.
- Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +17h gap is not.
- With a +17h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Toronto takes the early slot, the next week NZDT 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 +17h 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 NZDT (New Zealand Daylight Time)
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) is the summer time zone for New Zealand, one hour ahead of New Zealand Standard Time (NZST, UTC+12:00). It runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April, so New Zealand shifts a week or two earlier in spring than Australia. At UTC+13:00, NZDT is among the earliest offsets in the world — only Samoa, Tonga and parts of Kiribati run further ahead at certain times of year. Auckland and Wellington are 13 hours ahead of UTC during NZDT, 12 hours ahead of Sydney, and 18 hours ahead of New York. The Chatham Islands, 45 minutes further east, move to UTC+13:45.
Best time to call between Toronto and NZDT
With a +17h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. NZDT opens at 9:00 AM NZDT, which is 2:00 AM in Toronto, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.
Business hours overlap
Toronto and NZDT have no shared working hours because of the +17h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.
Toronto is 17 hours ahead of NZDT (EDT UTC-04:00 → NZDT UTC+13:00). 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
NZDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC+12:00 · DST: UTC+13:00
Clocks fall back on Sat, Apr 3, 2027
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between Toronto and NZDT?
Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 17 hours ahead of NZDT (NZDT, UTC+13:00). The gap is currently +17h.
How do I convert Toronto time to NZDT time?
Add +17h to Toronto local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Toronto is 2:00 AM in NZDT (next day).
What time is it in NZDT right now?
NZDT uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +17h offset from Toronto.
What is the best time to call NZDT from Toronto?
There is no shared working-hours window because of the +17h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Toronto, which is 6:00 AM in NZDT.
Which is ahead, Toronto or NZDT?
Toronto is 17 hours ahead of NZDT. When it is 12:00 PM in Toronto it is 5:00 AM in NZDT.
Do Toronto and NZDT use different time zones?
Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while NZDT uses NZDT at UTC+13:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Toronto and Pacific/Auckland.
Does daylight saving time affect the Toronto–NZDT difference?
Yes at the moment: Toronto is on daylight saving time and NZDT is not, so the +17h 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 NZDT?
Sometimes. The +17h gap is large enough that 8:00 PM or later in Toronto already falls on the next day in NZDT.
What is the time difference between Toronto and NZDT?
NZDT is +17h 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 NZDT in?
NZDT operates on its local timezone.
What are the business hours in Toronto?
Standard business hours in Toronto are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
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 NZDT timezone?
Major cities in the NZDT timezone include Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Hamilton, Dunedin.
What is the UTC offset for NZDT?
New Zealand Daylight Time (NZDT) is at UTC+13:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to NZDT.
What should I know about the NZDT timezone?
NZDT runs from the last Sunday in September to the first Sunday in April. NZDT is UTC+13:00 — one of the earliest time offsets used anywhere.
When is it midnight in Toronto, what time is it in NZDT?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in Toronto (EST), it is +17h later in NZDT (NZDT).
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