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Toronto to Thailand

+11h

Toronto

EDTSOURCE

Canada · UTC-04:00☀ DST active

HH12

MM00

12:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Thailand

ICT

UTC+07:00

HH11

MM00

23:00 (24-hr)

12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM

Quick Reference

Time Conversion Table

Toronto

Thailand

12:00 AM

11:00 AM

2:00 AM

1:00 PM

4:00 AM

3:00 PM

6:00 AM

5:00 PM

8:00 AM

7:00 PM

10:00 AM

9:00 PM

12:00 PM

11:00 PM

2:00 PM

1:00 AM+1

4:00 PM

3:00 AM+1

6:00 PM

5:00 AM+1

8:00 PM

7:00 AM+1

10:00 PM

9:00 AM+1

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

EDT and ICT on the World Map

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

EDT Zone

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ICT 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

ICT – Indochina Time

UTC+07:00

Indochina Time (ICT) is the time zone for Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia, 7 hours ahead of UTC.

Countries in ICT

ThailandVietnamCambodiaLaosIndonesia (WIB)

Major Cities in ICT

BangkokHo Chi Minh CityHanoiJakartaPhnom PenhVientiane

Key Facts about ICT

•Bangkok is one of the most visited cities in the world.
•ICT is 12 hours ahead of EST.
•Thailand, Vietnam, and Cambodia all share ICT.

Daylight Saving:No – UTC+07:00 year-round

Learn more about ICT 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 →

Understanding the +11h Gap: Toronto vs Thailand

Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, currently observing daylight saving time. Thailand runs on Indochina Time (ICT) at UTC+07:00. That puts Toronto 11 hours ahead of Thailand — a difference of +11h at the current offsets.

In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in Toronto it is 8:00 PM in Thailand. Midnight in Toronto is 11:00 AM in Thailand.Toronto observes daylight saving time while Thailand does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.

Toronto to Thailand time conversion table

Toronto (EDT)	Thailand (ICT)	Day
12:00 AM	11:00 AM	same day
6:00 AM	5:00 PM	same day
7:00 AM	6:00 PM	same day
8:00 AM	7:00 PM	same day
9:00 AM	8:00 PM	same day
12:00 PM	11:00 PM	same day
3:00 PM	2:00 AM	next day
5:00 PM	4:00 AM	next day
6:00 PM	5:00 AM	next day
9:00 PM	8:00 AM	next day

Why people convert Toronto to Thailand time

Scheduling a call from Toronto to Thailand: a 10:00 AM start in Toronto lands at 9:00 PM in Thailand, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
Handling a +11h gap: Toronto and Thailand 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 Thailand is 8:00 PM in Toronto.
Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in Toronto is 7:00 AM in Thailand makes it easy to avoid calling at 3 AM.

Always state the zone abbreviation, not just the hour. "3:00 PM EDT" is unambiguous; "3 PM" across a +11h gap is not.
With a +11h gap there is no shared 9-to-5 window, so alternate the early start: one week Toronto takes the early slot, the next week Thailand 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 +11h 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 ICT (Indochina Time)

Indochina Time (ICT) is used across Southeast Asia including Vietnam, Thailand, Laos, and Cambodia. Indonesia (Western time, WIB) also uses UTC+07:00. ICT does not observe daylight saving time.

Best time to call between Toronto and Thailand

With a +11h offset there is no overlap inside a normal 9 AM – 5 PM day. Thailand opens at 9:00 AM ICT, which is 8:00 PM in Toronto, so real-time calls need an early-morning or late-evening slot on one side.

Business hours overlap

Toronto and Thailand have no shared working hours because of the +11h gap. Teams need to alternate early starts or rely on asynchronous handovers.

Toronto is 11 hours ahead of Thailand (EDT UTC-04:00 → ICT UTC+07:00). 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

Thailand

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 Thailand?

Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00) is 11 hours ahead of Thailand (ICT, UTC+07:00). The gap is currently +11h.

How do I convert Toronto time to Thailand time?

Add +11h to Toronto local time. For example, 9:00 AM in Toronto is 8:00 PM in Thailand.

What time is it in Thailand right now?

Thailand uses ICT at UTC+07:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +11h offset from Toronto.

What is the best time to call Thailand from Toronto?

There is no shared working-hours window because of the +11h gap. The closest option is 1:00 PM in Toronto, which is 12:00 AM in Thailand.

Which is ahead, Toronto or Thailand?

Toronto is 11 hours ahead of Thailand. When it is 12:00 PM in Toronto it is 11:00 PM in Thailand.

Do Toronto and Thailand use different time zones?

Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Thailand (Thailand) uses ICT at UTC+07:00. The IANA identifiers are America/Toronto and Asia/Bangkok.

Does daylight saving time affect the Toronto–Thailand difference?

Yes at the moment: Toronto is on daylight saving time and Thailand is not, so the +11h 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 Thailand?

Not normally. The +11h gap only pushes the date over for late-evening times.

What is the time difference between Toronto and Thailand?

Thailand is +11h 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 Thailand in?

Thailand 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.