Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?

No. Riyadh stays on AST (UTC+3) all year, so its clocks don't change.

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 Riyadh?

2:00 AM in Toronto, on the same day.

Riyadh to Toronto Meeting Planner

Toronto is 7 hours behind Riyadh right now. Their working days overlap for 1 hour today.

Riyadh · Saudi Arabia

4:39 AM

Sun, Oct 18 · AST

Toronto · Canada

9:39 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Riyadh and Toronto

4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Riyadh (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Toronto). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.

Who's meeting

2 of 4 places

RiyadhOrganizerSaudi Arabia ·4:39AMnow
TorontoCanada ·· summer time9:39PMYesterday · now

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Date in Riyadh

Working hours, everywhere

Best times to meet

Sunday, October 18, 2026, in Riyadh time.

4:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Riyadh (16:00) and Toronto (09:00).
2:00PMOption 2 · GoodWorking hours in Riyadh (14:00); just outside working hours in Toronto (07:00).
3:00PMOption 3 · GoodWorking hours in Riyadh (15:00); just outside working hours in Toronto (08:00).

The whole day

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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

Riyadh4:00 PM UTC+3Sun, Oct 18
Toronto9:00 AM EDTSun, Oct 18
UTC2026-10-18 13:00 UTC

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Time difference between Riyadh and Toronto

Toronto is 7 hours behind Riyadh right now: Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) and Riyadh on AST (UTC+3). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Toronto: then Toronto is 8 hours behind Riyadh.

Time difference between Riyadh and Toronto over the next 12 months
From	Difference	Why
Now	Toronto 7 hours behind	—
Sun, Nov 1	Toronto 8 hours behind	Clocks go back in Toronto
Sun, Mar 14, 2027	Toronto 7 hours behind	Clocks go forward in Toronto

Riyadh is on Arabian Standard Time. Toronto is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Riyadh & Toronto Scheduling

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Toronto?: Toronto is 7 hours behind Riyadh right now: Toronto is on EDT (UTC-4) and Riyadh on AST (UTC+3). That changes on Sun, Nov 1, when clocks go back in Toronto: then Toronto is 8 hours behind Riyadh.
What is the best time to schedule a meeting between Riyadh and Toronto?: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM in Riyadh (9:00 AM to 10:00 AM in Toronto). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 1 hour of overlap today.
Does Riyadh observe daylight saving time?: No. Riyadh stays on AST (UTC+3) all year, so its clocks don't change.
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 Riyadh?: 2:00 AM in Toronto, on the same day.

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