Time difference

Time Difference Between Toronto and Beijing

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Toronto. The current difference is 12 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

TorontoCanada 🇨🇦

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America/TorontoUTC−4
BeijingChina 🇨🇳

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Asia/ShanghaiUTC+8
02 — Difference

Toronto vs Beijing

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Toronto. When it is 12:00 in Toronto, it is 00:00 in Beijing.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Toronto
UTC−4
Beijing
UTC+8
Difference
12 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

With a 12 hours gap, standard 09:00–17:00 working hours in Toronto and Beijing do not overlap. A workable call usually means an early start for one city or a late finish for the other.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

Toronto observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
12 hours
Toronto zone
America/Toronto
Beijing zone
Asia/Shanghai
Toronto offset
UTC−4
Beijing offset
UTC+8
Toronto DST
Yes
Beijing DST
No
Countries
Canada · China
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Toronto and Beijing?

Beijing is 12 hours ahead of Toronto right now.

Is Toronto ahead of Beijing?

No, Toronto is 12 hours behind Beijing.

Do Toronto and Beijing observe daylight saving time?

Toronto observes daylight saving time while Beijing does not, so the difference shifts during part of the year.

What is the best meeting time between Toronto and Beijing?

Standard 09:00–17:00 working hours do not overlap, so one side would need an early or late meeting.