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).

Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?

Yes. Washington DC 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 Washington DC when it's 9 AM in Toronto?

9:00 AM in Washington DC, on the same day.

Toronto to Washington DC Meeting Planner

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

Toronto · Canada

3:33 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Washington DC · United States

3:33 PM

Sat, Oct 17 · EDT · summer time

Best Meeting Times Between Toronto and Washington DC

9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Toronto (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Washington DC). 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

TorontoOrganizerCanada ·· summer time3:33PMnow
Washington DCUnited States ·· summer time3:33PMnow

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Date in Toronto

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Best times to meet

Saturday, October 17, 2026, in Toronto time.

1:00PMBest · OptimalWorking hours in Toronto (13:00) and Washington DC (13:00).
12:00PMOption 2 · OptimalWorking hours in Toronto (12:00) and Washington DC (12:00).
2:00PMOption 3 · OptimalWorking hours in Toronto (14:00) and Washington DC (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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Toronto1:00 PM EDTSat, Oct 17
Washington DC1:00 PM EDTSat, Oct 17
UTC2026-10-17 17:00 UTC

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Time difference between Toronto and Washington DC

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

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

Toronto is on Eastern Standard Time. Washington DC is on Eastern Standard Time.

Frequently Asked Questions: Toronto & Washington DC Scheduling

What is the time difference between Toronto and Washington DC?: Washington DC and Toronto are on the same time right now: Washington DC is on EDT (UTC-4) and Toronto 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 Toronto and Washington DC?: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Toronto (9:00 AM to 5:00 PM in Washington DC). That's when both cities are inside working hours, 9 AM to 5 PM, giving 8 hours of overlap today.
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).
Does Washington DC observe daylight saving time?: Yes. Washington DC 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 Washington DC when it's 9 AM in Toronto?: 9:00 AM in Washington DC, on the same day.

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