Current Time in Ontario, Canada
Ontario has more than one time zone. The main one (Toronto) is Eastern Standard Time – EST (UTC−5) right now.
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America/Toronto
Time zones in Ontario
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Time zone of Ontario
| Time zone | Eastern Standard Time |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | EST |
| UTC offset | UTC−5 |
| IANA time zone id | America/Toronto |
| Daylight saving time | Yes – UTC−5 in winter, UTC−4 in summer |
Time difference between Ontario and other cities
Daylight saving time in Ontario
2026
- 8 March 2026: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 1 November 2026: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
2027
- 14 March 2027: Clocks go forward 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EST (UTC−5) to EDT (UTC−4).
- 7 November 2027: Clocks go back 1 hour at 01:59 local time, from EDT (UTC−4) to EST (UTC−5).
Ontario time FAQ
What time is it in Ontario right now?
Ontario is on EST (UTC−5). The live clock at the top of this page shows the current local time in Ontario, updated every second.
What time zone is Ontario in?
Ontario uses 3 time zones: EST, CDT, EST. The main zone is Eastern Standard Time (America/Toronto).
Does Ontario observe daylight saving time?
Yes. The next change is on 14 Mar 2027, when clocks go forward one hour from EST to EDT.
What is the time difference between Ontario and New York?
Ontario and New York are on the same time.
Cities in Ontario
Updated 6 November 2026. Time zone data: IANA tz database.