EDT to Toronto
+0hEDT
EDTSOURCEToronto
EDTGreen rows indicate typical business hours (9 AM - 5 PM)
EDT and EDT on the World Map
The map below highlights the EDT (Eastern Daylight Time) and EDT (Eastern Standard Time) timezone regions across the globe.
EDT – Eastern Daylight Time
UTC-04:00Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is the daylight saving time observed in the Eastern Time Zone, 4 hours behind UTC.
- •EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November.
- •During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
- •Not all EST locations switch to EDT – Panama and Jamaica stay on EST year-round.
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.
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.
Time Conversion Guide: EDT to Toronto
EDT runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00. Toronto runs on Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) at UTC-04:00, also currently on daylight saving time. That puts EDT no time difference Toronto — a difference of +0h at the current offsets.
In practice, when it is 9:00 AM in EDT it is 9:00 AM in Toronto. Midnight in EDT is 12:00 AM in Toronto.Toronto observes daylight saving time while EDT does not, so the gap narrows or widens by an hour part of the year.
EDT to Toronto time conversion table
| EDT (EDT) | Toronto (EDT) | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | 12:00 AM | same day |
| 6:00 AM | 6:00 AM | same day |
| 7:00 AM | 7:00 AM | same day |
| 8:00 AM | 8:00 AM | same day |
| 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM | same day |
| 12:00 PM | 12:00 PM | same day |
| 3:00 PM | 3:00 PM | same day |
| 5:00 PM | 5:00 PM | same day |
| 6:00 PM | 6:00 PM | same day |
| 9:00 PM | 9:00 PM | same day |
Why people convert EDT to Toronto time
- Scheduling a call from EDT to Toronto: a 10:00 AM start in EDT lands at 10:00 AM in Toronto, so you can confirm the slot without doing the arithmetic yourself.
- Finding shared working hours: both EDT and Toronto are inside the 9-to-5 working day between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT time (9:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT). That is roughly 8 hours of usable overlap.
- Keeping family and friends in sync: knowing that 8:00 PM in EDT is 8:00 PM in Toronto 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 +0h gap is not.
- Block 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT as the recurring meeting window if you work primarily from EDT and need Toronto colleagues present.
- Toronto: Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026. Any meeting series spanning that date will shift by an hour in local time.
About EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)
Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) is used during the summer months (second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November) in the Eastern Time Zone. During EDT, clocks are advanced by one hour to take advantage of longer daylight hours. Not all locations in the Eastern Time Zone observe DST – Panama, Jamaica, and most of the Caribbean remain on EST year-round.
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.
Best time to call between EDT and Toronto
Both EDT and Toronto sit inside the 9 AM – 5 PM working day between 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT, which is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT. That gives roughly 8 hours of shared time — the safest window for a live call or meeting.
Business hours overlap
EDT and Toronto share 8 hours of working-hours overlap (9:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT), so scheduling a live meeting is straightforward.
EDT is no time difference Toronto (EDT UTC-04:00 → EDT UTC-04:00). The shared working window is 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT. Remember to re-check around daylight-saving transitions.
🕐 Daylight Saving Time Info
EDT
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
Toronto
☀ Currently in DST
Standard: UTC-05:00 · DST: UTC-04:00
Clocks fall back on Sun, Nov 1, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the time difference between EDT and Toronto?
EDT (EDT, UTC-04:00) is no time difference Toronto (EDT, UTC-04:00). The gap is currently +0h.
How do I convert EDT time to Toronto time?
Add +0h to EDT local time. For example, 9:00 AM in EDT is 9:00 AM in Toronto.
What time is it in Toronto right now?
Toronto uses EDT at UTC-04:00. Use the live converter at the top of this page — it updates in real time and already accounts for the +0h offset from EDT.
What is the best time to call Toronto from EDT?
Call between 9:00 AM and 5:00 PM EDT — that maps to 9:00 AM–5:00 PM EDT and keeps both parties inside the working day.
Which is ahead, EDT or Toronto?
EDT and Toronto are currently on the same clock.
Do EDT and Toronto use different time zones?
EDT uses EDT at UTC-04:00, while Toronto (Canada) uses EDT at UTC-04:00. The IANA identifiers are America/New_York and America/Toronto.
Does daylight saving time affect the EDT–Toronto difference?
Yes at the moment: Toronto is on daylight saving time and EDT is not, so the +0h gap shifts by an hour when exactly one of them changes clocks.
Which other cities share EDT's time zone?
EDT also covers New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, Miami, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
Which countries use EDT, EDT's zone?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
What is the time difference between EDT and Toronto?
Toronto is +0h from EDT.
What timezone is EDT in?
EDT operates on its local timezone.
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 are the business hours in Toronto?
Standard business hours in Toronto are 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM EST.
Which countries use EDT (Eastern Daylight Time)?
EDT is used in United States (Eastern), Canada (Ontario, Quebec), Bahamas, Haiti, Turks and Caicos.
Does EDT observe daylight saving time?
Yes, EDT switches to EST during summer months.
What are some interesting facts about EDT?
EDT is observed from the second Sunday of March to the first Sunday of November. During EDT, the US East Coast is only 4 hours behind London (instead of 5).
Which cities are in the EST timezone?
Major cities in the EST timezone include New York City, Washington D.C., Miami, Toronto, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Boston, Montreal.
What is the UTC offset for EST?
Eastern Standard Time (EST) is at UTC-05:00. During daylight saving time, it shifts to EDT.
What should I know about the EST timezone?
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.
When is it midnight in EDT, what time is it in Toronto?
When it is 12:00 AM (midnight) in EDT (EDT), it is +0h later in Toronto (EST).
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