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Time difference between Toronto and Tokyo

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Toronto. When it is noon in Toronto, it is 1:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo. The same gap applies whether you look at it as Toronto to Tokyo or Tokyo to Toronto.

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Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Toronto, usually.

Difference right now13 hours (usual)
Upcoming changesCalculating…

How the gap works

The gap is not constant. Because Toronto changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Tokyo does not, the difference becomes 14 hours for part of the year. The live section above shows the exact gap right now and when it next changes.

  • Toronto (Canada) is in the America/Toronto time zone: UTC-5 (EST) or UTC-4 (EDT).
  • Tokyo (Japan) is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone: UTC+9 (JST).

Convert Toronto time to Tokyo time

TorontoTokyo
6:00 AM7:00 PM
9:00 AM10:00 PM
12:00 PM1:00 AM (next day)
3:00 PM4:00 AM (next day)
6:00 PM7:00 AM (next day)
9:00 PM10:00 AM (next day)

Based on the usual 13 hours gap.

Best time to call or meet

Toronto and Tokyo have no overlap in standard 9-to-5 working hours, so one side needs to start early or finish late. If you stretch the day to 7 AM to 10 PM in both cities, the shared window is 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM in Toronto (7:00 AM to 11:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo).

The best time to call is around 8:00 PM in Toronto (9:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city. These times use the usual gap; for a few weeks each year, shift them by the difference noted above.

Frequently asked questions

What is the time difference between Toronto and Tokyo?

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Toronto, usually. It becomes 14 hours for part of the year.

Is Tokyo ahead of or behind Toronto?

Tokyo is 13 hours ahead of Toronto.

Does the time difference between Toronto and Tokyo change during the year?

Yes. The usual gap is 13 hours, but because Toronto changes its clocks for daylight saving time and Tokyo does not, it becomes 14 hours for part of the year. The live section above lists the next changes.

What is the best time to schedule a call between Toronto and Tokyo?

The best time to call is around 8:00 PM in Toronto (9:00 AM (next day) in Tokyo). That time falls outside standard 9-to-5 hours in at least one city.