Does Boston observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Boston is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).

What time is it in Toronto when it's 9 AM in Boston?

9:00 AM in Toronto, on the same day.

Boston to Toronto Meeting Planner

Toronto and Boston are on the same time right now. Their working days overlap for 8 hours today.

Boston · United States

2:46 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Toronto · Canada

2:46 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Boston and Toronto

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Boston (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Toronto). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 8 hours of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

BostonOrganizerUnited States ·· summer time2:46PMnow
TorontoCanada ·· summer time2:46PMnow

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Date in Boston

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Boston time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Boston (13:00) and Toronto (13:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Boston (12:00) and Toronto (12:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Boston (14:00) and Toronto (14:00).

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Each column is a one-hour slot of the first place's day. The Fit row grades how well the slot suits everyone; each row shows the local time and whether it's working hours there.
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Your meeting

Boston1:00 PM EDTSat, Oct 17
Toronto1:00 PM EDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 17:00 UTC

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Time difference between Boston and Toronto

Toronto and Boston are on the same time right now: Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) and Boston on EDT (UTC-4). Both cities change their clocks on the same dates, so the gap stays the same all year.

Time difference between Boston and Toronto over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Same time	—
Sun, Nov 1	Same time	Clocks go back in Boston
Sun, Nov 1	Same time	Clocks go back in Toronto
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Same time	Clocks go forward in Boston
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Same time	Clocks go forward in Toronto

Boston is on Eastern Standard Time. Toronto is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Boston & Toronto Scheduling

What is the time difference between Boston and Toronto?: Toronto and Boston are on the same time right now: Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) and Boston on EDT (UTC-4). Both cities change their clocks on the same dates, so the gap stays the same all year.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Boston and Toronto?: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Boston (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Toronto). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 8 hours of overlap today.
Does Boston observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Boston is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
Does Toronto observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) now, and its clocks go back 1 hour on Sun, Nov 1, to EST (UTC-5).
What time is it in Toronto when it's 9 AM in Boston?: 9:00 AM in Toronto, on the same day.

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