Time difference

Time Difference Between Riyadh and Toronto

Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of Toronto. The current difference is 7 hours. Live local clocks, working-hours overlap and daylight-saving notes are below.

01 — Right now

Current local time

RiyadhSaudi Arabia 🇸🇦

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Asia/RiyadhUTC+3
TorontoCanada 🇨🇦

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America/TorontoUTC−4
02 — Difference

Riyadh vs Toronto

Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of Toronto. When it is 12:00 in Riyadh, it is 05:00 in Toronto.

03 — UTC offsets

UTC offset comparison

Riyadh
UTC+3
Toronto
UTC−4
Difference
7 hours
04 — Scheduling

Working-hours overlap

The best overlap between Riyadh and Toronto working hours (09:00–17:00) is 09:00–10:00 Toronto time — that's 16:00–17:00 in Riyadh — about 1 hour of shared time.

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05 — Daylight saving

Does the difference change during the year?

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

06 — Quick facts

At a glance

Time difference
7 hours
Riyadh zone
Asia/Riyadh
Toronto zone
America/Toronto
Riyadh offset
UTC+3
Toronto offset
UTC−4
Riyadh DST
No
Toronto DST
Yes
Countries
Saudi Arabia · Canada
07 — Explore
08 — FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Toronto?

Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of Toronto right now.

Is Riyadh ahead of Toronto?

Yes, Riyadh is 7 hours ahead of Toronto.

Do Riyadh and Toronto observe daylight saving time?

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

What is the best meeting time between Riyadh and Toronto?

A good window is 09:00–10:00 in Toronto (16:00–17:00 in Riyadh), based on 09:00–17:00 working hours.